Flint, MI — The Latinx Technology & Community Center has become a hub of Latinx culture and a place that continuously invests into the hispanic population living predominantly on the east side of Flint.

On Saturday, August 6, The Latinx Center proudly held an event from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. that celebrated Latinx culture with live music, dancing and authentic homemade food. 

Ralph Arellano has invested into the Latinx Center for over two decades as a board member and interim director. Arellano smiled as he watched the youth performance on the central stage while the crowd celebrated.

“This event is wonderful, it is like watching your kid grow up, you know?” said Arellano. “It’s fabulous that we have Asa Zucarro as the director and the timing of everything has been perfect.”

Arellano was able to celebrate his culture not only with his children and grandchildren, but he was also presented a plaque from the board members as a thank you in honor of Arellano’s sacrifices and dedication to the Latinx population in Flint. 

The Latinx Center was filled with joy and pride on Saturday in honor of all Flint’s residents who belong to the Latinx culture. 

Scroll below to see highlights from Saturday’s event: 

Asa Zuccaro, The Latinx Techonology & Community Center’s director, welcomes the crowd during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
The Latinx Summer Youth Program poses for photos after their performance during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Ralph Arellano poses for a photo during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Ralph Arellano, 86, receives a plaque in honor of his work and dedication to the Latinx Center over two decades during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Dancers perform with the Latinx Summer Youth Program on stage during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Vendors offer Dia de Los Muertos skulls during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Grupo Habana performed live music during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
A fresh Arepa is filled with shredded chicken during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Children play in the bounce houses during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
The Latinx Youth Summer Program dancers perform during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Vendors offered toys during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Victoria Lopez (in pink) poses for a photo with a family member inside of her vendors tent, Rosa Maria’s Cositas Mexicanas, during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Mars Silva poses for a photo during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Guests dance together during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Guests dance and laugh together during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
A gentleman siting in the crowd plays maracas with the live music performance during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Children play in the bounce houses during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Michael Stamps teaches his daughter Makayla, 6, how to hoola hoop during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
A pig roast warms over hot coals during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Two young girls dance together during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Food and drinks are offered to attendants during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Guests dance in the street during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Grupo Habana performed live music during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Grupo Habana perfomed live music during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)
Attendants dance and laugh together during the Latinx Celebration on Saturday, August 6 2022 at the Latinx Technology & Community Center in Flint. (Jenifer Veloso | Flint Beat.com)