Viva RVA! Hispanic Music Festival

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage and honor Virginia’s LGBTQ Latinx at our Hispanic Music Festival. Admission is FREE. We do ask that you RSVP here on Eventbrite so that we can estimate the number of attendees for planning for food and beverages.

11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony -Angel Rodrguez A.K.A. The Salsa Guy (MC) Latin and ballroom dance instructor in Richmond and will be the master of ceremonies of the event.

11:45 a.m. Quatro Na Bossa Featured at the Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, recorded two full length albums and has performed in concert series and festivals around the East Coast.

12:30 p.m. Latino Entrepreneur Academy alumni (LEA) Developed in partnership with Diversity Richmind, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement (OIRE) and the Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD). During 15-weeks, Latino and Hispanic participants learned about business and entrepreneurship from local business owners and financial experts.

12:45 p.m. Quatro Na Bossa

1:30 p.m. Salsa Lessons with The Salsa Guy

2:30 p.m. Kendra Ferretti & Friends Latina Drag Queens will delight the audience with music performances and spectacular outfits.

3:00 p.m Tony Tunes Musical program for children ages 1 to 5 packed with coordinated motion, silly props and gummy smiles led by Tony Corsano.

3:30 p.m. Serenata Virginia-based duo featuring the voices of Anais Alonso and Tony Corsano, perform a mix of salsa, son, bolero and rumba flamenco.

3:45 p.m. Kadencia An 11-piece Afro-Puerto Rican orchestra based in Richmond. Its repertoire is made of original compositions written by Maurice Sanabria and arrangements from Puerto Rican composers.

4:30 p.m. Door Prizes & DJ

5:00 p.m. Kadencia

5:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

RAIN DATE Viva RVA! will happen rain or shine! If there is rain forecasted on the day of the event, we will move the performance stage to the Event Hall that holds 500 people. Food trucks and vendors will remain outdoors.

FAMILY FRIENDLY Viva RVA! is a family-friendly event. Please bring your entire family to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Music, dancing, and food will be for all ages to enjoy.

FOOD & BEVERAGES Several local Hispanic Food trucks/vendors will be on-site with food and beverages for purchase. There will also be beer and wine available for purchase. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase alcohol tickets. Wristbands for alcohol will be issued for all attendees 21+ that have a valid ID.

NO COOLERS ALLOWED Coolers with beverages/food from outside the festival are NOT permitted. Please come and enjoy the amazing Hispanic food and beverages from the festival. No alcoholic beverages of any kind may be brought to the event.

DOOR PRIZES All attendees are eligible for entry in the door prize drawings. Please pick up your Door Prize ticket at the Viva RVA! Welcome Table. Door Prizes will be announced during each of the breaks. You must be present to win a door prize.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Coolers, Large Backpacks

• Alcohol

• Bottles/glass containers

• Contraband (drugs and weapons)

• Laser pointers

• Bikes, skateboards, inline skates

• Bikes may be parked outside the festival area

• Flying objects (drones, kites, frisbees, footballs, etc.)

CASH & CREDIT CARDS Admission and parking to Viva RVA! Music Festival are FREE. Food, beverages, and vendor goods can be purchased with cash or if the vendor accepts debit/credit cards. There is an ATM inside the Event Hall.

PARKING Parking is FREE. The festival will be outdoors in the Diversity Richmond parking lot. You can park in available spaces in the Diversity Richmond lot off of Cummings Drive, or you can park in the streets surrounding Diversity Richmond.

RESTROOMS Restrooms will be available inside the Event Hall at the Diversity Richmond building.

PETS Pets are allowed in the outdoor areas only of the Music Festival. No pets will be allowed inside Diversity Richmond. Remember that restrooms and alcohol will be inside the Event Hall. Also, please be mindful of cleaning up after your pet.

SECURITY There will be on site security to support the festival activities.

SEATING Outdoor seating will be available near the food vendors. Indoor seating will be available in the Event Hall. Bring your lawn chairs and set up near the stage to enjoy the music and dancing performances.

LOST AND FOUND Viva RVA! is not responsible for lost or stolen items. However, any lost items can be requested at the Viva RVA! Welcome Table.

ACCESSIBILITY Viva RVA! is wheelchair accessible.

Your Presence is Your Permission: Special photographers and videographers have been hired by festival organizers to document the event. Some images may be used in later promotional materials. Your presence at the event is seen as your permission for such promotional use by the non-profit organizers.

Host or Publisher Diversity Richmond