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Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun. And in Rochester, final preparations are under way for a big community celebration this weekend: 

. The event is set to bring in more than 2,000 participants and dozens of vendors to Rochester’s Peace Plaza. There will also be a chihuahua fashion show. 

MPR News guest host Brandt Williams spoke with Gloria Torres-Herbeck, who is a part of the planning team. Press play above to listen to their conversation.

Editor’s note: Minnesota Public Radio, the parent organization of MPR News, is a sponsor of Latino Fest. MPR News makes coverage decisions independently of company executives and departments outside of the newsroom.

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The event is set to bring in more than 2,000 participants and dozens of vendors to Rochester’s Peace Plaza. There will also be a chihuahua fashion show.

MPR News guest host Brandt Williams spoke with Gloria Torres-Herbeck, who is a part of the planning team.

Rochester's Latino Fest celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture

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