Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Mount Pleasant High School – October 29

Mount Pleasant High School and Rhode Island Wind Ensemble Present Free Hispanic Heritage Celebration October 29

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mount Pleasant High School (MPHS), in partnership with the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble (RIWE), will present “Unidos Somos Más” (“Together We Are More”), a free Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence.

Supported by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), the celebration brings together students, educators, professional musicians, and community performers to showcase the importance of music, the arts, and cultural exchange in public education.

The evening begins with student cultural exhibits, followed by performances featuring Latin American music and dance, including MPHS students performing alongside members of the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble. Following the performances, families and guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary community dinner, free book giveaways, and live Latin dance music by Infusion Evolution.

Organized in collaboration with the MPHS World Languages Department, the event celebrates the cultural traditions of Mount Pleasant's students and families while strengthening connections between the school and the wider community.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Pleasant High School, 434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI

Additional information, English- and Spanish-language flyers, and photographs:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14TE0xFywzjbbSCbgAGg8Da_eZLzM9uFB?usp=sharing

Media Contact: Robert Franzblau, Ph.D., Rhode Island Wind Ensemble | 401-258-0093 | robfranzblau@gmail.com