08/26/2011 - 11:30 AM UPDATE:D.C. United-Portland Timbers match postponed
08/25 UPDATE: Latin Festival presented by TD Bank has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions expected as Hurricane Irene approaches the Washington, DC area. Kick off for D.C. United's match against the Portland Timbers has been moved to 2:00 PM.
D.C.United and Spanish-language radio partner La Nueva announced plans to celebratethe sixth annual Latin Festival presented by TD Bank, America’s Most ConvenientBank ®. The festival will take place onSaturday, August 27, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. ET on the D.C. Armory Lawn. Immediately following the event, D.C. Unitedwill take on the Portland Timbers at 7:30 p.m. ET at RFK Stadium.
“We’re very excited to partner with our friends at La Nueva to host thismagnificent event for our Latin fanbase,” said Senior Vice President StephenZack. “D.C. United is proud of the deepand rich history of support developed within the local Hispanic community and wecertainly hope the fans enjoy the festival atmosphere pre-game and afterwardcheer on the Black-and-Red in this important match against the PortlandTimbers.”
The Latin Festival is a great opportunity for fans to celebrate theculture, music, cuisine, and sport of Latin America. The event is free and opento the public and will feature musical performances by the group Nando andSolja Kingz, led by 2006 Grammy Award winner and Platinum Recording artistFernando “Nando” Dominguez, the former lead vocalist of Kumbia Kings. Other music acts scheduled to perfrom includeBrazeros Musical de Durango, Loisaidas, Rene Alonso, and El Sheriff.
In addition, Univision’s “Senadoras” models from the popular televisonshow “República Deportiva” will be onsite from 5:00-7:00 p.m. signingautographs and taking photos with fans. Following the event, the Senadoras will move to RFK Stadium to performthe ceremonial kickoff for D.C. United’s match against the Portland Timbers.
Associate sponsors of the sixth annual Latin Festival include VerizonWireless, DC Lottery, State Farm, and Volkswagen – the proud presenting partnerof D.C. United. For more information orto purchase tickets for the game against Portland, please call 202-587-5000 orvisit www.dcunited.com.
