Boston: Latin culture takes over City Hall Plaza

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The third edition of Fiesta en la Plaza will once again fill Boston's City Hall Plaza & Pavilion with music, dance, film, and community as part of Latino Heritage Month, cementing itself as a space for cultural affirmation and collective encounter.

The festival, produced by Ágora Cultural Architects with support from the City of Boston Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC), will take place over two days: Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 12.

“At a time when art is becoming vital to sustaining hope, joy, and solidarity, Fiesta en la Plaza returns as a gesture of cultural affirmation and collective encounter,” said Elsa Mosquera, the event's producer.

For his part, Kenny Mascary, interim director of MOAC, highlighted the importance of this event: “In a period when immigrants are being unfairly singled out, Fiesta en la Plaza stands as a bold celebration of resilience, culture, and unity.”

A diverse lineup to honor Latin roots

On Sunday, September 28, the stage will host artists such as pianist Leo Blanco, Grammy-winning flamenco dancer Nino de los Reyes, and the dance group Salsa y Control. Also performing will be the traditional "cabezudos" from the Puerto Rican collective Agua, Sol y Sereno, along with young people from the Hyde Square Task Force. The closing act will be percussionist and singer Zayra Pola, with her vibrant salsa offering.

The second day, on Sunday, October 12, will focus on cinema and music with the screening of the Colombian documentary "Género: Salsa," followed by a discussion with guest artists at the Civic Pavilion, culminating in a salsa party open to the public.

A space of identity and encounter

Beyond the performances, the event seeks to recreate the spirit of Latin American plazas as places of coexistence, celebration, and cultural resistance. “Whatever name we give to the festival in our countries, we want to celebrate its meaning: fellowship, joy, and reunion of friends and families,” said Mosquera.

With free admission, Party on the Square 2025 invites all Boston communities to be part of this celebration that combines tradition, art, and diversity, establishing itself as a fixture on the city's cultural calendar.

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Sources:

• Ágora Cultural Architects