Latino vendors to showcase at expanded 2025 South Main Mercado in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The South Main Mercado, a celebration of Rockford's Latino community, will take place again in 2025.
In 2023, the Mercado (Spanish for 'market') was held at the Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S Main Street.
In 2024, the event expanded to include a variety of Latino vendors, including food trucks and merchandise booths, to bring awareness of Latino-led businesses in the area.
The 2025 event will be presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford and held at 917 S. Main Street on Sunday, June 8th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Nicor Community Initiative Stage will see performances from Spanish rock, mariachi, folk dancers, and DJ Tornado.
A family fun zone will be hosted by the Rockford Park District, including games and interactive activities, including face-painting and a crafting corner.
The International Soccer League of Rockford will host fast-paced 3v3 futsal games.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Onion
30 minutes ago
- The Onion
Novelty Car Horn Playing ‘La Cucaracha' Sends Stephen Miller Into Dissociative Fugue State
WASHINGTON—Causing the White House deputy chief of staff to experience intense psychological distress, a novelty car horn playing 'La Cucaracha' reportedly sent Stephen Miller into a dissociative fugue state Friday. 'I saw him walking down the street when the horn sounded, and he froze in place for a full minute and then began shaking all over,' said onlooker Leanne Ossing, confirming that as soon as the first few notes of the Spanish folk song's melody hit Miller's ears, his eyes rolled back in his head, and he began drooling profusely. 'At first I was worried and thought about calling an ambulance. He just stood there with glazed eyes and an odd smile spreading across his face, and after a while he started repeating, ' Ya no puede caminar , ya no puede caminar ,' over and over again in perfect Spanish. It was eerie.' At press time, sources reported that a disoriented Miller had been found covered in blood outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.
Vogue
41 minutes ago
- Vogue
In Madrid, the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize Has a Homecoming—and Opens a New Chapter
Nine years ago in Madrid, Jonathan Anderson launched a project that would serve as the beating heart of his wildly influential 11-year tenure as creative director of Loewe: the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. An annual exhibition and competition that spotlights makers and artisans from around the world, it quickly became a foundational tenet of Anderson's philosophy at Loewe. There is an emphasis both on the Spanish house's rich legacy of craftsmanship, and the Northern Irish designer's fascination with boldly warping those techniques into new and unexpected forms. This week, the prize ceremony returned to Madrid—without Anderson, following the announcement in March that Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez would be taking the reins as creative directors of Loewe, but with as much energy and enthusiasm as ever. After all, part of Anderson's brilliance was that he built Loewe to be a 'cultural brand,' in his own words, creating an identity distinct enough that it can be transferred to a pair of new hands and reshaped into something fresh, without losing its essential DNA. 'The first time [we did the craft prize in Madrid], the world didn't know about the Loewe Foundation and didn't know what we wanted to support,' Sheila Loewe, president of the Loewe Foundation, said in an interview. 'Coming back, after all the places that we have been, it is like really a dream. Even when we're traveling around the world, we always have Spain in our hearts.'
Associated Press
an hour ago
- Associated Press
Angeles Investors Unveils 2025 Angeles 100 Honorees at Q2 Summit in Silicon Valley
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Angeles Investors , a leading investment community dedicated to leveraging the power of Latino growth to find, fund, and fuel the best ventures in America, is proud to announce the 2025 Angeles 100. This distinguished list honors the top 100 Latino-led and co-led venture-backed startups in the United States, recognizing their innovation, resilience, and growth. 'The Angeles 100 is a significant milestone for Angeles Investors, underscoring our commitment to fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial community,' said David Olivencia, CEO and GP, Angeles Investors & Ventures. 'By recognizing the top 100 Latino-led and co-led venture-backed startups, we not only celebrate their achievements but also aim to inspire future generations of diverse founders.' The announcement will be officially made during the Angeles Q2 Summit & Awards Event , scheduled to take place on May 30, 2025 , at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Angeles Investors' Angeles 100 recognizes U.S.-based, venture-backed startups exhibiting consistent year-over-year growth from seed funding through Series E. This consistent upward trajectory signifies a robust business model and strong execution, key indicators of success that align directly with Angeles Investors' investment strategy. The selection process for the Angeles 100 is rigorous, focusing on identifying companies with significant potential for long-term value creation. These companies represent the investment principles and portfolio characteristics Angeles Investors actively seeks. A complete list of the 2025 awardees is available here: . This two-day summit offers a rich program including keynote speakers, panel discussions, startup pitches, and networking opportunities allowing attendees to connect with industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and fellow participants. To explore the various membership and sponsorship options available with Angeles Investors, please visit: . Angeles Investors stands as one of the largest and fastest-growing angel investing groups in the United States, uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds to champion promising ventures. The organization is committed to unlocking capital and opportunities for startups that are shaping the future. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Angeles Investors
