Latinos activate Joco announces eighth-annual JoCo Latino Festival in Selma

Submitted by Latinos Activate JOCO

SELMA — Latinos Activate JOCO announces the eighth-annual JOCO Latino Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community engagement. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, from 1-6 p.m.

This year's festival will be prominently situated along Raiford and Waddell streets, with comprehensive road closures to ensure a safe and festive atmosphere for all attendees. Specifically, the closures will be effective from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on festival day. These closures will facilitate the placement of an array of food trucks along Waddell

Street, showcasing diverse Latino culinary offerings. To accommodate festival-goers, ample parking options will be available throughout the town.

The festival will also feature vendor stalls along Raiford Street, showcasing a variety of goods and services and live entertainment at the intersection of S. Raiford and Railroad streets, featuring musical and dance performances celebrating Latino heritage.

Latinos Activate JOCO is dedicated to ensuring a safe, enjoyable and accessible festival experience for all attendees.

Latinos Activate JOCO is seeking vendors, performers and sponsors to join this cultural extravaganza.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact Sergio Benítez at sergio@ latinosactivatejoco.com for more information.

Proceeds from the festival will support Latinos Activate JOCO's initiatives to empower the Latino community in Johnston County. Beyond a celebration, the festival enhances community understanding and engagement and supports local businesses. For more details, please visit, www. latinosactivatejoco.com, and follow us on Facebook LatinosactivateJoCo.