As reported earlier this month, Carnival Latino will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with food, entertainment, and a parade all taking place this Saturday, September 30. The parade will kick off in the historic French Quarter, and afterwards, festival goers will now be able to enjoy Latin music, art, food and drink at Generations Hall in the Warehouse District instead of the previously announced venue, Sugar Mill. The festival organizers have made additional announcements, including the music and parade lineups for the fiesta, as well as some humanitarian efforts.

In response to the havoc and destruction caused by Hurricane Irma earlier this month, the Hispanic American Musicians and Artists Cultural Association (H.A.M.A.C.A) has decided to make the post-parade concert at Generations Hall free, and instead encourages attendees to make donations to its Hurricane Irma Carnival relief fund. Donation stations will be set up at the entrances of Generations Hall. Donations are cash only and will be handled by the Tulane University Cuban & Caribbean Studies Institute.

The featured artists of the night will be La Mankina De Puerto Rico, Rumberos De Cuba, Round Rock Ballet Focklorico, and La Banda Blanca (Honduras). Along with a wonderful line-up, the festival will also be showcasing samples of authentic Latin cuisine in the Cantinas area. All ages are welcome during this family-friendly celebration, where a special children’s area will delight young ones and provide parents with another reason to bring the whole family. Serving as Grand Marshal of the Parade of the Americas is State Representative (District 93) Helena Moreno. This year’s Queen of Carnaval Latino is Cinthia Contreras.

Carnaval Latino is free and family friendly. To learn of more details as they’re announced, check out Carnaval’s official website. Generations Hall is located at 310 Andrew Higgins.