The City of Kissimmee held its annual Hispanic Heritage Month reception ahead of last week’s City Commission meeting, where a proclamation was read to show the city’s commitment to recognizing its diversely-cultural community.
The event featured celebrated the Hispanic, with stirring live performances of music and dance and traditional foods like empanadas, croquetas and Cuban sandwiches.
The late afternoon fiesta in the City Hall foyer featured a stirring performance by renowned recording artist and violinist Imén Nasser. Local groups and talent also got into the act, including the Escuela de Bomba y Plena Tata Cepeda, Osceola County School for the Arts student Maria Valentina Rodriguez Puerta, and the dance group México Danza, who showcased a variety of traditional Hispanic music and dance.
During the event, Mayor Olga Gonzalez, one of four Hispanic city commissioners on its fivemember board, said the contributions of the Hispanic community make Kissimmee a vibrant city.
“Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is not just about recognizing our past; it’s about honoring the vibrant contributions of our community today,” she said. “As the first Hispanic woman to serve as mayor (of Kissimmee), I am proud to witness how far we’ve come and excited for the future we are building together.”
The City held a formal proclamation during the City Commission meeting that followed the extravaganza to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, “Reinforcing the city’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of its diverse community,” a city release said.
