The Latino Festival in Iowa City is celebrating its 8 year anniversary and this a great opportunity to celebrate the Latino culture and to promote inclusion of the new Latino population in the area.  The Latino Festival helps to build bridges among the different cultures and races that live in the Iowa City area. The main objective of the event is to promote our traditions, dances, food, and music.  More than nine entertainers have been confirmed, including several musicians from the area, traditional dance groups, dance instructors, and Mexican and Central American food vendors.