Carnaval del Sol, the biggest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, returns to Vancouver, July 7–9, in a brand-new location: Yaletown’s picturesque David Lam Park. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the three day festival is organized by Latincouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Latin American culture in British Columbia. The line up…
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Latin American Heritage Month Festival Returns
In one week, the fourth annual Latin American Heritage Month celebrations return. Presented by Latincouver, Latin American Heritage Month Festival features 20 days of celebrations at various locations on Granville Island and around Vancouver. The 20-day festival offers a variety of in-person and virtual events, including live music and dances, art exhibitions, a marketplace featuring…
Carnaval del Sol gets underway for 2021
This weekend marks kick off of Carnaval del Sol, the biggest Latin American hybrid festival in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2008 Latincouver has built Carnaval del Sol into one of the most important festivals showcasing Latinx artists, food vendors, creators, and businesses in the Vancouver area. The organizers understood their responsibility to help the community by adapting to the current times, working…
Carnaval del Sol fills Concord Pacific Place with Festive Family Fun
Returning for an 11th year, Carnaval del Sol, the Pacific Northwest’s largest Latin-themed festival, takes over Concord Pacific Place, Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th. A celebration of the diversity and dynamism of Latin American culture, Carnaval del Sol features a vast array of music, dance, visual arts, fashion, sports, plus food and drink….