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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
July 3, 2013 Jessica Mayorga
(202) 776-1768
jmayorga@nclr.org
Soccer tournament, free dental and health screenings and scores of free giveaways await families
of the Gulf South at this fun, informative weekend event
NEW ORLEANS—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) will celebrate the growing Latino community of the Gulf South and the power of the national Hispanic consumer at the 2013 National Latino Family Expo on July 20–22 in New Orleans. NCLR brings this annual event to New Orleans for the first time ever, held in conjunction with the 2013 NCLR Annual Conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Children and adults alike will find something educational, entertaining and potentially lifesaving at this completely free event. From dental and health screenings to Zumba classes, celebrity autograph sessions and cooking demonstrations to games and musical entertainment, every member of the family will find something to do. Families can cheer on their favorite dancers in a competition or root for the home team in the COPA-NCLR soccer tournament.
In addition to nationally renowned talent, speakers and entertainers, the Expo will welcome Nickelodeon characters Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego along with other costumed characters such as Curious George, the Cat in the Hat, Doky, the Pillsbury Doughboy, Buzz Bee from Honey Nut Cheerios and the Lucky Charms Leprechaun.
The National Latino Family Expo, title-sponsored by UPS, is a unique and exciting weekend attraction that appeals to participants of all ages. The largest event of its kind in the country, focused on providing resources and activities for the Latino family, it will feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The Expo is open to the public, and attendance is free of charge.
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: 2013 NCLR National Latino Family Expo, offering entertainment, free community health services, giveaways and fun family activities.
Admission is free.
WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 2013, 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
The Great Hall
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
NOTE: The convention center has parking available for a fee.
Great photo opportunities!
For more information, please contact Jessica Mayorga at (202) 776-1768 or jmayorga@nclr.org. Registration for reporters is free at http://nclr.emsreg.com/nclr13/public/mediaregistration.aspx.
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
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