This weekend, East Harlem will host the 116th Street Festival, a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican and Hispanic culture. The festival will feature live music, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere that is sure to delight attendees.
The 116th Street Festival is back for its 39th year, and it’s happening this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apart from the delicious food, the festival will feature three stages with live music performances by talented artists.
As the festival draws closer, numerous businesses are preparing to welcome the hundreds of thousands of attendees expected to attend. This presents a significant opportunity for Hispanic-owned businesses to shine and benefit from the increased foot traffic.
Danny Garcia, owner of Salsa Caterers located on Fifth Avenue and 117th Street, is excited to participate in the upcoming festival. Despite the challenges he faced in growing his business, Garcia is grateful for the unwavering support he received from his community and the city. He credits his business’s success to both the support he received and the delicious food he serves.
According to Nick Lugo, the president of the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the festival becomes more exhilarating with each passing year. He noted that the number of participating businesses is on the rise, contributing to the event’s increasing popularity.
According to Cindy Estrada, who serves as the Executive Director of the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the event has the power to unite the community and ignite a spark of entrepreneurial spirit within the next generation.
According to Ken Starrrz, a self-proclaimed festival mayor and social media influencer, the driving force behind the community’s progress is the power of the youth.