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TODAY: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Ocoee

By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com

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By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com

OCOEE, Fla. — If you’re looking for some fun this evening, the City of Ocoee has you covered.

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A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be in full swing Thursday at Ocoee Lakeshore Center and Bill Breeze Park.

Festivities will include:

  • Latin music and free salsa dance lessons
  • Painting demonstration
  • Door prizes and giveaways
  • Food trucks
  • Dozens of vendors

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Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Officials said Ocoee has a rich and diverse culture that includes Hispanic and Latino residents who make up about 30% of the city’s population.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15.

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Tonight’s event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bill Breeze Park is located at 125 Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee.

For more information, click here.

Ocoee Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration The free event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 3. (City of Ocoee)

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