With deadlines and the end of the semester approaching, there are still many groups that are hosting their final events of the Spring Semester. And what’s a better way to end the semester than with a carnaval?
Latinos Unidos will be hosting their annual El Carnaval on Sunday, April 28.
Latinos Unidos dedicates their time to increase awareness by educating Fredonia’s campus and community about Latino culture.
The club teaches about traditions, foods and music through weekly programs, tabling and special events.
They strive to obtain unity within their cultural organizations and students while also giving students the opportunity to meet and grow closer with one another.
They encourage everyone, Latinos and non-Latinos, to consider a creating an community as a united whole to provide support and appreciation.
El Carnaval is one of their biggest annual events that allows students and the community to be completely submerged in Latino culture.
“Our team has been working endlessly to make our El Carnaval mirror that of a true Latin festival so students can use this as a learning opportunity in addition to a night full of fun,” said Jimmy Kinney, president of Latinos Unidos. Kinney is a freshman psychology major with a minor in leadership studies.
There will be performances by DJ Ziggy, EnFusion, Much More Chill, JxHar, The Riveters and several performers that remain a surprise.
There will also be a professional caricature and airbrush tattoo artist.
For games there will be an inflatable skee ball, basketball, football toss and balloon darts.
There will also be relay races, limbo and even Blackhorse Rugby going on.
“Guests will have the opportunity to roam around Dods Grove and win raffle tickets by playing games related to Latin culture such as Sapo and Mueve Tu Cosita,” Kinney said.
When the students and community members play the carnaval games or participate in the activities, they can win raffle tickets to put them in baskets.
The prizes range from food to brand new technology.
“They could win the latest AirPods, Apple Watch or a smart TV. They can even check out our themed baskets like Goya, Movie, College Life, Latin, Candy Station and a Fujifilm basket,” Kinney said.
Besides El Carnaval, the Latinos Unidos will be hosting their Latin Gala, which takes place two days later on April 30.
“My favorite thing about this event is seeing the entire executive board come together to witness our work pay off,” Kinney said.
El Carnaval takes place Sunday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Dods Grove.
Their rain location is the Steele Hall Fieldhouse.
Tickets are free to purchase in the Ticket Office.