ABOUT THE
FESTIVAL
Since1979,theCenterforLatinAmericanStudiesatthe UniversityofPittsburghhascelebratedafull-day,free,and openLatinAmericanandCaribbeanFestivalontheUniversity ofPittsburgh'sOaklandcampus.Communitymembers, artisans,foodvendors,performers,andstudentsjoininthe largestcelebrationofLatinAmericanandCaribbeanculturein WesternPennsylvania.
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Festival features well-known local Latin American and Caribbean performers, vendors, and artists, including specific activities for children. From Jamaica to Brazil. to Mexico to Argentina, cultures from all over the region are recognized and celebrated.
Details
Saturday, April 5, 2025
4 - 9 PM
Wesley W. Posvar Hall--Galleria and Patio (230 S Bouquet St)
Event Features
MUSICAND DANCE LOCAL VENDORS ARTSAND CRAFTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
TheFestivalisthelargestgatheringoftheLatinAmerican, Caribbean,andLatinxcommunitiesinWesternPennsylvania, attractingover3,000students,communitymembers,and localbusinesses.
TheLatinAmerican&CaribbeanFestivalisfreeandopento thepublic.Attendeesinclude:
LocalLatinAmerican,Caribbean,anddiasporic communities
Localvendors,communityorganizations,government officials,andcorporatepartners
Students,faculty,andstaff,fromtheUniversityof Pittsburghandotherlocaluniversities
Students,families,andteachersfromCLAS'sK-16School VisitProgram
CultureappreciatorsfromthegreaterPittsburghregion
PREVIOUS SPONSORS
TheFestival,andthecelebrationofLatinAmerican, Caribbean,anddiasporicculture,aremadepossiblethrough thesupportfromourgeneroussponsors.
OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP
Sponsors allow us to further the reach and impact of the Festival’s experience for all participants. Please consider joining usatoneofthesponsorshiplevelslistedbelow:
PITT ROYAL - $1,000
Company name and logo included in event program
Complimentary table
Complimentary parking
PITT GOLD - $2,000
Company name and logo included in event program and promotional materials
Complimentary table
STANDARDSPONSORS
Complimentary parking
PITT
PANTHER - $3,000+
Company name and logo included in the Festival program and promotional materials
STANDARDSPONSORS
Year-round publicity on the Festival website
Complimentary table and parking