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June Fest: Celebrando Comunidad In Chattanooga’s East Lake Park

Part of a banner for June Fest 2024.
Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors

For the second year in a row, June Fest comes to Chattanooga’s East Lake Park.

This weekend’s celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture - with music, food and vendors - is Saturday from 1 PM to 5 PM in the park, at 3000 E. 34th St.

Malisha Carter is with the City of Chattanooga.

Pedro Abriles is a member of the first cohort of River City Company’s Emerging Producers Program.

June Fest 2024 banner - in English.
Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors
June Fest 2024 banner - in Spanish.
Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors

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