Salvadoran Festival

August 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

More Than 7,000 Gather at the Salvadoran Festival in Wheaton (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

The annual Salvadoran-American Day Festival celebrated Montgomery County’s Salvadoran community on Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Wheaton. The festival, in its sixth year, featured Salvadoran food, vendors, local dance groups and musical entertainment. More than 7,000 people, according to officials, danced at the sound of cumbia, salsa, merengue, Rock in Spanish, and reggaeton. […]

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August 2, 2015 | Cindy Peña

Celebrate El Salvador, Eat a Pupusa and Get your Cholesterol Checked! (VIDEO)

The 6th annual Salvadoran-American Day Festival will celebrate Montgomery County and the Metro region’s Salvadoran community Sunday, August 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Wheaton Triangle, at the corner of Reedie Drive and Grandview Avenue, one block north of the Wheaton Metro Station. The festival will feature Salvadoran food, local craft vendors from […]

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August 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

Salvadoran American Day Festival (Video)

The Salvadoran American Day Festival on August 4 drew thousands to Wheaton Triangle. County Cable Montgomery’s Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Additional Coverage:

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August 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

Update: Salvadoran American Day Festival (Photos and Video)

Over a thousand residents filled the Wheaton Triangle to celebrate the 4th annual Salvadoran American Day festival. Festival goers enjoyed authentic food from local restaurants, music and a free healthcare provided by Kaiser Permanente and Mary’s Center.

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September 14, 2012 | Staff Writer

Performers at the Salvadoran Festival

Salvadoran Festival (Video)

The Salvadoran Independence Day Festival was held recently in Montgomery County on September 9th. County Executive Isiah Leggett and Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown attended the festival held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Watch this report for more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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August 5, 2012 | Staff Writer

Salvadoran Festival with health fair

Salvadoran Festival & Health Fair (Video)

Executive Ike Leggett and the Salvadoran Community announced the first annual Salvadoran Festival and Health Fair to take place Sunday, August 5 on the Wheaton Triangle. Montgomery County is home to approximately 56,000 Salvadorans. The Health Fair will include 20 screening tests and a dental bus for children.

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