Colombian Street Festival happens this Saturday

Saturday, 16 of Jul 2016
By Bruna Corralo 

 This Saturday the Fortitude Valley will be crowded of Colombians. One of the biggest communities in Brisbane is gathering to celebrate Colombian Independence day with a colourful and energetic street party, that promises gathers several hundred people and bring you the tastes and rhythms of the country. 

The Festival is kicking off from GPO at 11.30am, and continues on until 5am with the official after-party taking place at GPO from 10pm (ages 18 and over only). The event program includes typical food, music, dance and Kids Zone.

GPO, Ann and Ballow Streets will feature a festive selection of traditional Colombian food from a range of different eateries, including Colombian BBQ, Phatboys Food Truck, Little Lady Peruvian Cuisine, EL PARCHE and last but not least, Arepa House. The public will be plenty of exotic Colombian beverages to quench thirsts, including Aquila beer, Aguardiente, hot chocolate with cheese and a range of Colombian soft drinks.

The LIVE music will be pumping all afternoon and into the evening, with a line-up of local Colombian bands, DJs, and artists performing on the main stage. The party will also present beautifully dressed Colombian dancers, who are going to show the movements of Salsa music, Merengue, Vallenata and the latest Reggaeton tunes.

The Brisbane's Colombian Street Festival is a chance for the Colombians remember home and for another foreigners and locals know the Colombian culture. General admission tickets start at just $15. Children under the age of 12 receive FREE entry.