The Latino Student Union is set to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an annual celebration known as Latinopalooza. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., outside Mosley Hall and will continue in the Union Ballroom from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The outside portion of the evening will run similarly to a walk-up carnival, according to LSU President Raquel Colon. There will be a moonwalk, clowns, magicians, cotton candy, popcorn and much more.
Once inside, dinner will be available through dining services for $5, which is bursarable. The opening ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. with remarks from Mike Zickar and Sydney Ribeau.
There will be live entertainment throughout the evening. Performers include a Latino rap group from Toledo – Somos Tres, members of Creative Minds will express their poetry and opinions, and the newly formed Salsa Club will perform a professional dance number.
Back by popular demand, Grupo Fuego is the night’s highlight band. They are a Salsa and Merengue band from Cleveland and have recently released their debut album.
The event is sponsored by UAO, the Indian Student Association and Pepsi, among others. There is a $1 charge to get in.