Latino leaders unhappy with changes to festival - Festival Latino in Columbus, Ohio

Angered by a new admission fee, fewer hours and short notice of the changes at this year’s city-run Festival Latino, Latino leaders are considering starting their own event.

The New Americans Initiative and the city’s Recreation and Parks Department, which runs the festival, met yesterday with about 20 Latino leaders. Latino leaders expressed disappointment that community input was not sought before the changes. “*

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