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Bienvenido A BSP

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

September 26 & 27, 2025

Located on the Allen & Company Family Lawn

Celebrate and discover the vibrant flavors, colors, and rhythms of Hispanic and Latino cultures.

Friday, September 26 | 7-9PM

Join us for a free, family-friendly evening of dance, authentic cuisine from food truck faves, and community! It will be led by NY Joe’s Latin Sensation, a highly acclaimed recording artist based in Tampa, FL, specializing in salsa music, with a dynamic vocal range and infectious stage presence. This evening is family‑friendly and open to all ages.

Saturday, September 27 | 2-9PM

This family-friendly event is one you won’t want to miss. From live bands and cultural showcases to an artisan market and a live DJ, special offers from The Depot and Rooftop Bar, food trucks, and so much more. Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages!

Preferred parking inside the park gates will be $10 per car starting on Saturday, September 27. Payment will be cashless and accepted onsite by park staff, with no prepaid options. Funds raised through this new initiative will be used to support the park's mission to enrich the community through nature, culture, recreation, and education.

Free parking will be available in the grass lots just outside the park, on a first come, first serve basis. Complimentary tram rides will be available, with pick up outside of the BSP gates and drop off at The Depot.

As always, we encourage carpooling or riding the free Citrus Connection shuttle, which includes ADA-accessible service. The Citrus Connection route can be found here.

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 26

TIME
7 - 9PM Salsa Dancing with live music by NY Joe's Latin Sensation
7 - 9PM Food Trucks

Saturday, September 27

TIME
2 - 9PM Performances, Artisan Market & Food Vendors
2 - 6PM Family Activities & Group Games
Time
2 - 2:20PM Welcome by DJ Lanz & Dimelotony
2:25 - 3:25PM 123 Andres
Billboard calls Grammy winners 123 Andrés “rock stars for little language learners.” Andrés and Christina perform lively concerts in Spanish and English on stages across the US and Latin America, and are even co-hosts of the award-winning PBS podcast Jamming on the Job.
3:35 - 3:55PM Mariachas Las Aztecas
Passion and inspiration expressed through classic mariachi music!
4:10 - 4:55PM Izis La Enfermera de la Salsa
Captivating and charismatic performance of salsa classics and originals!
5:10 - 6PM Venezuela Marka
Authentic dance showcase celebrating the unique legacy of Venezuela.
6:10 - 6:30PM Mariachas Las Aztecas
6:45 - 7:30PM Kalindá Bomba
Afro‑Puerto Rican Bomba fuses vibrant rhythm, dance, and ancestral tradition into a powerful, communal expression of cultural connection.
7:45 - 9PM Headliner: Cortadito with special guest Aymee Nuviola
A traditional folk and acoustic band that focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed Buena Vista Social Club. This dynamic, Miami-based ensemble will be joined on stage by Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning singer Aymeé Nuviola!
Bienvenido Headliner, Cortadito with special guest Aymee Nuviola

Headliner:

Coradito with special guest Aymee Nuviola

Headliner Sponsored by:

Orlando Health, Watson Clinic

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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Florida Southern College Hispanic/Latinx Student Coalition
Guests will learn about local ecosystems and native wildlife found around Central and South America

Florida Children's Museum
Guests will make individual trompos (tops), a popular toy in Latin American countries.

Polk State College Education Talent Search
Loteria Games

The Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children's Resource Center
Hispanic art tin work craft with aluminum foil - experience traditional tin work.

Latinas Profesionales in Action
Domino Tournament

AR Workshop
Painting activity for kids - Creating canvas handheld flags with national flag colors & emblem

Community Sponsors:

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Bienvenido A BSP FAQs

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

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