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Friday, December 27, 2024

International Plaza Market celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa day event

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Malik D. Evans Mayor at City of Rochester | Official website

Malik D. Evans Mayor at City of Rochester | Official website

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month and is included as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival. The event will also celebrate the 3rd Annual International Salsa Day from 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 15, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

Highlights of this week’s Market Sunday include a community recognition honoring Marcos Santiago for his contributions to the Hispanic community, a salsa dance competition, and live music performances by Naomi, Orquesta Antonetti, Orquesta La Muralla, and DJ Julio Pabony “Mezclando.”

Managed in collaboration with the City of Rochester and the Ibero American Development Corporation, the International Plaza features a variety of food, merchandise, and entertainment highlighting global cuisine, culture, and heritage. Community-based organizations are also on-site to present information on services and resources available to residents.

In addition to Market Sundays, the International Plaza is open for lunch from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. The International Plaza season runs through Oct. 13. Free parking is available on-site.

Vendor spaces are available with rates starting at $20 per week. Discounts are available for multiple weeks and for the season. For vending information applications or questions, please visit www.cityofrochester.gov/internationalplaza or call Erika J. Perez at (585) 428-7282 or email pmarket@cityofrochester.gov.

The Ibero American Development Corporation offers residents assistance with starting and growing a business. Contact the Ibero Business Center at agustin.rodriguez@iaal.org, call (585) 256-8900 ext. 125 or visit www.ibero.org/ibc/ for more information.

Follow the International Plaza on social media: @theinternationalplazaroc/

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