A cultural party. According to the organizers, the Latino Ball is a great opportunity to network with Latino leaders and professionals. Hispanic Americans really contribute to the economic development of communities throughout the region, creating jobs, generating businesses, and drawing very large crowds as seen in the photos from last year’s event. This is a great celebration during Hispanic History Month, and it’s crucial to bring to the fore the contributions that Latinos, Hispanics, make to South Central Pennsylvania as that community continues to grow exponentially compared to any other ethnic demographic group. But really, this event will always be remembered as a big old-fashioned party. This whole space is going to be transformed, honestly. It’s a night of music, food, and culture. This year’s theme is Spain. Members of our team actually traveled to Spain to learn about culture, music, and art. The highlight of the event is the presentation of three awards recognizing achievements that contribute to the betterment of the community. This year’s Humanitarian Award will be presented to the Rev. Lorena Marshall Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation. This year’s Community Leader Award will be presented to State Assemblyman Giovanni Cepeda, and the Workforce Champion Award will be presented to Rafael Torres, founder of WEPA Empowerment Center and People Advancement. In the world we live in today, people are led to believe that our differences are what divide us, right? But I believe that our differences are what unite us, and I’m really excited that we’re going to be celebrating all of that in one night at the Dauphin County Harrisburg Latino Ball.
Harrisburg’s annual Latino Ball is a celebration of culture and community
Updated: September 25, 2024 5:57 PM ET
On Saturday, the 11th annual Latino Ball will take place, drawing more than 500 people to the Hilton Harrisburg. Organizers said the ball, hosted by Latino Connection, is a great opportunity to network with Latino leaders and professionals. “Hispanic Americans are really contributing to the community and economic development throughout the region, creating jobs and businesses,” said George Fernandez, founder and CEO of Latino Connection. It’s a great celebration to see so many people come together during Hispanic Heritage Month. “Bringing to the forefront the contributions that Latinos, Hispanic Americans bring to South Central Pennsylvania is crucial as that community continues to grow exponentially compared to any other ethnic demographic group,” Fernandez said. The big party will feature music, food and culture. This year’s theme is “Spain.” “Members of our team actually traveled to Spain to learn about the culture, music and art,” Fernandez said. Entertainers from Spain will come to Harrisburg to perform at the gala. But the highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Awards, which recognizes achievements that make the community better. Humanitarian Award: Rev. Lorena Marshall Blake, president of Harrisburg Catholic Church Independence Blue Cross Foundation Community Leader of the Year: Rep. Johany Cepeda Freitis (D-Berks) Workforce Champion: Rafael Torres, founder of Working to Empower People for Advancement Center. “In the world we live in today, people are led to believe that differences are what divide us. But I believe differences are what unite us, and I’m really happy that all of that will be celebrated in one night at the Latino Ball,” Fernandez said. More than 70 people are working to make the event happen. Tickets are sold out.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania —
More than 500 people are expected to gather at the Hilton Harrisburg on Saturday for the 11th annual Latino Ball.
The ball, hosted by Latino Connection, is a great opportunity to network with Latino leaders and professionals, organizers said.
“Hispanic Americans create jobs, create businesses and really contribute to community and economic development throughout this region,” said George Fernandez, founder and CEO of Latino Connection.
It’s a wonderful celebration to see so many people come together for Hispanic Heritage Month.
“Highlighting the contributions that Latinos and Hispanics make to south-central Pennsylvania is critical given that the community continues to grow exponentially compared to any other ethnic demographic group,” Fernandez said.
This big party brings together music, food and culture.
This year’s theme is “Spain.”
“Members of our team actually traveled to Spain and learned about the culture, music and art,” Fernandez said.
Entertainers from Spain are traveling to Harrisburg to perform at the celebration.
But the highlight of the event was the presentation of the “Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Awards,” which recognizes achievements that contribute to the betterment of the community.
Humanitarian Award: Rev. Lorena Marshall Blake, president, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Community Leader of the Year: Rep. Johannie Cepeda Freitis, D-Berks County. Workforce Champion: Rafael Torres, founder, Working to Empower People for Advancement Center.
“In the world we live in today, people are led to believe that our differences are what divide us, but I believe our differences are what bring us together, and I’m so happy that all of that will be celebrated in one night at the Latino Ball,” Fernandez said.
More than 70 staff members work to make this event happen.
Tickets are sold out.
