NCLR'S 2016 National Latino Family Expo® an Informative and Fun Weekend Experience

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NCLR (National Council of La Raza) will gather in Orlando, Fla., July 23–25, to celebrate the city's growing Latino community during its 2016 National Latino Family Expo. The Expo will feature six unique pavilions that boast more than 125 exhibitors. The National Latino Family Expo is free and open to the public.

Attendees will be able to access the latest reports from NCLR, connect and interview with local employers, and enjoy performances by talented musicians, such as Atención Atención and Frankie Negrón. Additionally, visitors can receive free vision, dental, and other health screenings at our Health and Fitness/Tu Salud pavilion, as well as view healthy cooking demonstrations and participate in fitness sessions.

The Career and Education/Tus Oportunidades pavilion will offer guests tips on interviewing and writing their resume. The Children/Para Los Niños pavilion will feature games, face painting, and bumper cars for children ages 4–12. The whole family can also enjoy the displays at the STEAM/Tu Futuro pavilion, dedicated to showcasing innovations in science and technology that will improve our everyday lives.

The NCLR National Latino Family Expo, co-title sponsored by UPS and Sunshine Health, is a unique and engaging annual event for Latino families. It is the Expo's goal to engage, educate, and empower the local Latino community through its events.

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WHAT: 2016 NCLR National Latino Family Expo, offering live entertainment, free health screenings, raffles, and fun prizes. Admission is free.

WHEN: Saturday, July 23, 2016, 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, July 24, 2016, 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monday, July 25, 2016, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

WHERE: Orange County Convention Center
West Hall E
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

NOTE: Parking is available for a fee of $10 per car. Different rates for oversize vehicles apply. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Orange County Convention Center.

For more information, please contact Camila Gallardo at (305) 762-9313 or [email protected]. Reporters with current press credentials can register to attend for free.

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.

Contact:
Camila Gallardo
(305) 762-9313
[email protected]

SOURCE National Council of La Raza