The Latin American festival organized by El Pueblo drew more than 30,000 people to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Latino pride was on full display on Sunday, September 21, in the capital of North Carolina: La Fiesta del Pueblo brought together more than 30,000 people carrying flags and wearing traditional costumes from their countries of origin to proudly celebrate Latino culture and presence in the state.
“It has been inspiring to see so many families, young people, seniors, and groups of friends laughing and celebrating together as a community, showing how proud they are of their Latin roots,” said Karina Neyra, Director of Community Development at El Pueblo. “In times of great fear and uncertainty for Latino immigrants, this was a clear demonstration of the resistance and resilience of a community whose contributions to this state are undeniable.”
For 31 years, La Fiesta del Pueblo has been a place where Latinos can express our diversity in areas such as traditions, dance, folk music, and food. This year was no exception. The festival featured more than 15 food trucks, an entire block of local artisans, and more than 50 agencies and organizations that provide resources to immigrants.
“We are honored and grateful for the trust placed in La Fiesta del Pueblo. None of this would have been possible without the support of the City of Raleigh, Mi Costeñita, and all our other sponsors. As well as the work of El Pueblo staff, community leaders, interns, and volunteers. Their support shows the strength we can have as a community working together towards the same goals,” said Florence Simán, Director of Development at El Pueblo.
The Fiesta del Pueblo was also an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the work carried out by El Pueblo as a non-profit organization that, in addition to organizing this festival, supports the Latino community through its programs and services.
“In 2025, El Pueblo is celebrating 30 years of working with the Latino community in the state, and our ‘Plaza del Pueblo’ showcased everything we do in the state legislature to advocate for fairer laws for immigrants, as well as our programs such as FaithAction ID, Health Club, adult community leadership, civic education, our Safe Families guide, and much more,” said Veronica Aguilar, Communications Director at El Pueblo.
Local talent also took to the stage: La Nueva 22, La Tropa de Tierra Caliente, Zona Típica, Sangre de Campeon, Letal Rock Band, Cumbión Colombiano, Flor de Hidalgo, among many others.
Finally, Dominican singer Monchy brought the event to a close with songs that had thousands of attendees dancing and singing along.
La Fiesta del Pueblo is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission. El Pueblo is supported by the United Arts Wake County.
To learn more about La Fiesta del Pueblo and El Pueblo’s work visit, elpueblo.org.
