Join the DowntownDC BID and DCBX to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month at the newly reopened Franklin Park. Salsa, Bachata, and Diversify your way into the weekend on Friday, October 1, Friday, October 8, and Friday, October 15 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. From complimentary salsa lessons to live music and entertainment, come out and celebrate the rich Hispanic culture of DowntownDC and the District at large. The full schedule of events is below.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LINE-UP
October 1 – Live Latin Music Cultural Kick-Off!
Featuring
International Salsa & Bachata DJ, DJ Emerzive
Izis La Enfermera De La Salsa Singing LIVE!
Schedule
5:30pm-6:15pm DJ Emerzive Spinning Latin Music
6:15pm-6:45pm Izis La Enfermera De La Salsa 1st Set
6:45pm-7:15pm DJ Emerziver Spinning Latin Music
7:15pm-8:00pm Izis La Enfermera De La Salsa 2nd Set

October 8 – Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Experience
Featuring
DCBX Founders Lee “El Gringuito” & Kat “La Gata”
One of the top Mambo Teams in the World Zafire Dance Company out of NYC!
Schedule
5:30pm-6:00pm DJ Gringuito Spinning Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha
6:00pm-6:30pm Beginner Salsa Lesson & Salsa History with Gringuito & Gata
6:30pm-7:00pm Intermediate Salsa Lesson with Zafire Dance Company NYC
7:00pm-8:00pm DJ Griinguito Spinning Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha
Special performance from Zafire Dance Company!

October 15th – Bachata, Merengue Experience
Featuring Irving & Martha, one of DC’s top Bachata couples and 3x World Champions
Schedule
5:30pm-6:00pm DJ Spinning Merengue, Bachata & Dembow
6:00pm-6:30pm Merengue Lesson & History with 3x Bachata Champions Martha & Irving
6:30pm-7:00pm Bachata Lesson & History with 3x Bachata Champions Martha & Irving
7:00pm-8:00pm DJ Spinning Merengue, Bachata & Dembow