SLIDE SHOW: Biannual BG Fiestaval celebrates Latino, Hispanic cultures
Published 6:45 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025
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Miguel Martinez, 1, watches as the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group performs traditional dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Benjamin Rodriguez and Betania Gomez perform a “sol de la negra” dance during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Benjamin Rodriguez and Betania Gomez perform a “sol de la negra” dance during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Sauce is poured over a loaded baked potato for a customer at the Texas Style BBQ Brisket booth during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Aguas frescas are poured into cups for customers during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Former State Rep. Patti Minter reads an acclamation from Gov. Andy Beshear to pay tribute to BG Fiestaval organizers, participants and performers for celebrating the local Latino and Hispanic communities through the biannual BG Fiestaval events during a special ceremony at the fiesta celebration off Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Former State Rep. Patti Minter reads an acclamation from Gov. Andy Beshear to pay tribute to BG Fiestaval organizers, participants and performers for celebrating the local Latino and Hispanic communities through the biannual BG Fiestaval events during a special ceremony at the fiesta celebration off Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Members of the Danza Azteca Quetzalli dance group perform traditional Aztec dances during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Noemí Andrade sings traditional Latino songs during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Dancers perform during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Dancers perform during the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Attendees of the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street enjoy authentic vasos de fruta, a cup of pineapple and watermelon with Chamoy and Tajin, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Attendees of the biannual BG Fiestaval on Clay Street enjoy sticks of cotton candy on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The weekend-long fiesta included traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
BG Fiestaval is holding its biannual weekend-long fiesta on Clay Street this weekend. The fiesta celebration from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, 2025, includes traditional Latino and Hispanic dances and music, authentic food from multiple vendors, piñatas, karaoke, contests, games and more.
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