The City of Goodyear moves its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to Friday Oct. 17.
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The city of Goodyear announced it is postponing its host "Ritmos y Raíces,” or “Rhythm and Roots," celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month due to anticipated storms.
"Ritmos y Raíces,” will feature cultural performances including Cumbia, Ballet Folklórico, and Mariachi music and dance. Attendees can explore food from Hispanic-owned vendors, a beer and cocktail garden, artisan booths, and interactive craft activities. A flag garden will display flags from Hispanic countries alongside educational information about each nation.
First planned for Oct. 10, the free event will now take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday, Oct. 10 will bring showers and a thunderstorm with rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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