{"id":9016,"date":"2026-09-30T01:25:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/30\/carnaval-del-barrio-returns-to-columbia-saturday\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T01:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:25:46","slug":"carnaval-del-barrio-returns-to-columbia-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/30\/carnaval-del-barrio-returns-to-columbia-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnaval del Barrio returns to Columbia Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><i><b><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">Free festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, cultural performances and family activities<\/span><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">COLUMBIA, S.C.<\/span> &mdash; Carnaval del Barrio, one of the Midlands&rsquo; largest celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The family-friendly festival draws hundreds of attendees each year and celebrates the traditions, diversity and contributions of the Hispanic community through live entertainment, cuisine, cultural performances, local artisans, community resources and interactive activities for all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">&ldquo;Carnaval del Barrio is more than a festival, it is a celebration of our community&rsquo;s rich cultural heritage and an opportunity to bring people together through music, art, food, and shared experiences,&rdquo; said Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges, executive director of Limitless Community Development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">&ldquo;Each year, we strive to create an inclusive event where every family feels welcomed, connected, and proud to celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Festival highlights<\/h2>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Attendees can enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PSWZZq_List\" data-d-component=\"list\" data-d-marker=\"bullet\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Free admission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Live music by local artists DJ Angel, Los Del 9-54, David Rodriguez and Latin Hustle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Musical performances by international artists MXKA and Bella Dose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Cultural dance performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">A variety of food vendors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Artisan and marketplace vendors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Community resource organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Carnaval del Barrio offers an opportunity for families and community members to experience Hispanic culture, enjoy live entertainment and celebrate the cultural diversity of the Midlands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, cultural performances and family activities COLUMBIA, S.C. &mdash; Carnaval del Barrio, one of the Midlands&rsquo; largest celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. 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