Headlined by merengue star El Jeffrey, Latin Fest also will feature
fireworks, Latin food, a beer & sangria garden, cultural dances & much more
CARTERET, NJ – New Jersey’s most popular Latin Fest will return on Saturday, July 25 to Civic Center Park at 272 Pershing Ave.
Presented by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, the Borough Council and Carteret Business Partnership since 2018, Carteret Latin Fest will be headlined this year by Dominican merengue superstar El Jeffrey, whose hits include “Mi Vida,” “Mi Tierra” and “Si Yo Me Vuelvo a Enamorar.” Highlights also will include other live music, as well as popular DJs, a feast of Latin food, a beer & sangria garden, fireworks, and cultural dances thanks in large part to Gold Sponsors Xfinity, P.C. Richard & Son, The Botanic and Levinson Axelrod.
“Carteret is the most culturally diverse town in Central Jersey and the third most diverse town in all of New Jersey with a large percentage of our community being of Hispanic descent,” Mayor Reiman said. “Our annual Latin Fest is one of many celebrations of Carteret’s diversity. It has become one of the best attended Latin festivals in the state and is a fantastic opportunity to educate our community through food, music and cultural dances.”
Considered to be one of the strongest voices in merengue today, El Jeffrey has churned out solid gold hits, which also include “Palabritas,” “La Noche” and “Cuentale a El.” Born José Gabriel Severino in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, El Jeffrey came to prominence as a teen in the 1980s merengue group La Artilleria.
Other Latin Fest performers will include:
- Colombian cumbia greats La Sonora Pura Dinamita performing favorites, such as “Que Bello” and “Escándalo”
- Las Voces Originales de Los Adelescentes, a reunited group of the primary lead singers from the famous 1990s Venezuelan salsa band Adolescentes Orquesta
- Liza + Willie, Central Jersey-based husband-and-wife duo, who are high school sweethearts from Queens, NY, redefining bachata with heartfelt songwriting and a sophisticated sound.
In addition to the music, attendees will be able to enjoy cultural dances in a variety of Latin styles, including salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and musica tipica. A variety of Latin-style dishes also can be enjoyed, along with a beer & sangria garden.
The fiesta will be from 4 to 11 p.m. with fireworks scheduled for 9:15 p.m. at Civic Center Park. Because of the popularity of Latin Fest, additional parking will be located and buses will run from 4 p.m. to midnight at the following locations:
- Carteret Middle School at Carteret Park on Carteret Avenue
- Minue School, 83 Post Blvd.
Gold sponsors are:
- Xfinity, which is proud to support the Carteret Latin Fest. Xfinity keeps you connected to more of what you love with fast, reliable internet at a great value. With Xfinity Mobile, connect to the most reliable 5G network nationwide and save hundreds a year with the best price for two lines of Unlimited.
- The Botanic, where city living meets the suburban dream with stunning views, inspired design and spacious floor plans. Located just steps away from the Carteret Performing Arts Center, The Botanic is the perfect blend of urban convenience and artistic inspiration.
- Levinson Alexrod, which for 85 years, has been perfecting the art of personal injury litigation, creating a reputation as the firm ready to take each case to trial. Insurance companies, judges and opposing counsel alike all know Levinson Axelrod’s name. Their motto is “Your story deserves our legacy. Your future deserves our fight.”
- C. Richard & Son, the largest family-owned appliance, electronics and mattress retailer in the United States. Founded in 1909 as a small hardware store in Brooklyn, P.C. Richard & Son has grown to encompass dozens of showrooms and distribution centers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Latin Fest Silver Sponsors are Berje and CMG Home Loans, and Bronze Sponsors are Aspiris, Artheon, Corona Extra, French & Parello Associates (FPA), ID Entertainment, Porky Products, Race Star, and ShopRite of Carteret.
Updates about Latin Fest will be available at Carteret.net or by following @MyCarteret on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
