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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jennifer Occean
(202) 776-1732
joccean@nclr.org
Washington, D.C.—NCLR (National Council of La Raza)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—will celebrate Latino heritage here in the nation’s capital by bringing the 2011 NCLR Annual Conference and the National Latino Family Expo to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for the first time in 21 years.
The UPS-sponsored National Latino Family Expo, that runs from July 23 to July 25, is a must-see attraction for area residents and visitors to the Washington metropolitan area. It offers activities for family members of all ages: moms can have fun at a Zumba class or check out the latest styles at the TJX fashion show, while dads can enter raffles to win tickets to a DC United or Barcelona vs. Manchester United game or get their eyes checked at the Health and Fitness/Tu Salud Pavilion. And kids will have a blast; Dora the Explorer, the Cat in the Hat, and Clifford the Big Red Dog will greet visitors. If your kids are older and need more interaction, no worries! A Microsoft Xbox gaming area and an out-of-this-world NASA booth, along with an interactive UPS kids’ zone, will be set up to entertain them.
The free National Latino Family Expo is the largest Hispanic consumer show in the country, featuring more than 200 exhibitors, and it is expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees. Special highlights include health screenings, a Diversity Career Fair, cooking demonstrations, and celebrity autograph signings.
The pavilions showcasing products and services this year are:
Community/El Barrio Pavilion: Celebrate and experience the neighborhoods that Hispanic Americans live in. This pavilion introduces representatives from small businesses, insurance companies, grocery stores, and universities. Stop by to see demonstrations and performances and partake in giveaways.
Culture and History/El Museo Pavilion: Step into your own little getaway and explore the diversity of Latino culture and history. This pavilion features local artists, a cultural center, and Latino media outlets. Come learn about the past and future of the American Latino presence.
Health and Fitness/Tu Salud Pavilion: Maintain a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying wonderful Latino cuisine. Check out this pavilion to learn about nutrition and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Take advantage of free health screenings, including vision, lung, blood pressure, and confidential HIV/AIDS testing. Group exercise classes and healthy cooking demonstrations will also be available; this is one pavilion that you do not want to miss!
Technology and Environment/El Futuro Pavilion: Explore environmental and interactive technology. Come to this pavilion to learn more about how to go green and check out the interactive areas where you can play the newest Microsoft Xbox video games and surf the web.
NCLR Family/Familia Pavilion: Get essential information about current NCLR initiatives in health, education, workforce development, and policy. This pavilion features the latest publications and reports from NCLR and its partners as well as an informational booth where we will announce prize giveaways.
Career/Tus Oportunidades Pavilion (Monday, July 25 only): Network and update your résumé! This pavilion hosts the Diversity Career Fair for networking opportunities, career resources, and clinics for best writing practices and résumé building.
Calendar Listing
What: Free community services and fun family events at the 2011 NCLR National Latino Family Expo
Admission: Admission to the National Latino Family Expo is free and open to the public. Parking is limited; it is advised to use the Metro.
The Red Line Woodley Park station is located one block from the hotel. The Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Circulator also passes
by the hotel.
Where: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Exhibit Halls A–C
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
When: Saturday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
To obtain media credentials for the 2011 NCLR Annual Conference, press may register at www.nclr.org/pressregistration. For more information, please contact Jennifer Occean at joccean@nclr.org or (202)776-1732.
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