On Saturday Sept. 19th, the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival kicked off at the historic Moore Street Market in East Williamsburg for an afternoon celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across New York City.
The event, in collaboration with Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and Graham Avenue BID included a live DJ set, salsa lessons and cultural dance performances such as Tecuanes de Chinantla, a traditional Mexican folk dance and Sumak Wayras, an Ecuadorian folkloric dance.
The market was filled with vibrant culture and community pride, bringing together families and neighborhood residents. Community members, youth and elders mingled as they enjoyed authentic Hispanic food and lively music.
Opened in 1941 by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, the Moore Street Market, also known as La Marqueta De Williamsburg, evolved into a vibrant hub rooted in Latino culture. The market offers fresh produce, seafood, a barbershop and specialty shops. For the community, this location was fitting as it represents the last standing municipal market structure from that era in Brooklyn.
