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Lineup released for second annual HOLA Fest Youngstown featuring 2-time Grammy winner

Here’s what visitors can expect at the second annual, free Hola Fest Youngstown from noon - 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Wean Park during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Here’s what visitors can expect at the second annual, free Hola Fest Youngstown from noon - 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Wean Park during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Last year, over 3,000 people helped celebrate the first-ever Hola Fest Youngstown.

This year’s celebration is from noon - 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Wean Park during National Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

The Hola Fest Youngstown 2024 parade starts at noon at the corner of South Avenue and East Front Street.

The parade ends at the entrance of the festival; organizers recommend lining up along East Front Street for the best view.

Last year, over 3,000 people helped celebrate the first-ever Hola Fest Youngstown.
Last year, over 3,000 people helped celebrate the first-ever Hola Fest Youngstown.

Over 50 vendors signed up to sell Hispanic cuisine, jewelry, crafts, clothes, and more, including El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, Dalia’s Caribbean Food, Mami’s Bakes, Tortamo, Red Rican Food Truck, Muy Cabroso and more.

Families can find something for everyone to enjoy at Hola Fest Youngstown, like community soccer games and facepainting at Hola Fest Kids Zone. There’s also free parking at the Covelli Center until the lot’s full.

Tony Succar is a two-time Grammy award winner bringing original and popular Latin music to Hola Fest Youngstown for free for the community.

Tony and his mom, fellow singer Mimy Succar, will take the stage with a live orchestra from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Here’s the full schedule of music and entertainment all happening at Wean Park for Hola Fest Youngstown, including local legends, the Labra Brothers:

Here’s the full schedule of music and entertainment all happening at Wean Park for Hola Fest Youngstown, including local legends, the Labra Brothers and two-time Grammy award winner Tony Succar.
Here’s the full schedule of music and entertainment all happening at Wean Park for Hola Fest Youngstown, including local legends, the Labra Brothers and two-time Grammy award winner Tony Succar.
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