In collaboration with the Hispanic Festival Inc., The Sheldon presents the music, dance, food, and art of carnival in a free, family-friendly event. Enjoy dance performances, create a colorful mask and maracas, and parade down Washington with music and costumes representing many Hispanic cultures. Learn about carnival with display costumes and music for the whole family!
This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Instruments and Carnival outfits representing many Hispanic cultures will be on display!
Activities include:
Music by DJ Erik Sensation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dance performances by: David Clark Confluencia, Sol Azteca Folklorica, Danza Folklorica Futuro St. Louis/Venezuela, Alma de Mexico, Panamá Pacifico, The Dance Society of Saint Louis, St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society, BailaMe Academy, and Sabor Caribeño
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Face painting
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Crafts
12:00 p.m. Family parade down Washington Boulevard
Plus! A chance to register to win two free tickets to see Nella, the Venezuelan-born singer and winner of the 2019 Latin GRAMMY* Award for Best New Artist.
