HARRISON, New Jersey (September 14, 2023) – The New York Red Bulls will host Noche Latina on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Bull Arena as they take on Austin FC. The evening celebrates Latin American culture and heritage through football, music, dance, food and outreach to local communities. The game will take place during Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, in recognition of the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States.
BULLevard will open at 4:30 p.m. with music and Latin dance featured throughout the evening. NJSalsa will be on hand for free bachata and salsa classes at CrossBar from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Best known for its birria tacos, authentic local Mexican restaurant Speedy Wey will be on site with its food truck. Additionally, The NYC Mariachi Inc. “El Mejor Mariachi de Nueva York” will be at BULLevard from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Before the match, the New York Red Bulls will host an event with the Association of Latin American Professionals for America (ALPFA), a national nonprofit organization that provides professional development workshops and career resources to its participating members. The pre-game networking event will take place at the Plaza Lounge from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
At halftime, Latin fraternity and sorority Lambda Sigma Upsilon and Lambda Tau Omega will take the stage for a walking and walking show. Both Greek-letter organizations have a rich history in New Jersey, having chapters originating on college campuses and spanning across the country. They continually strive to uplift and support students in their academic endeavors.
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