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Photo Gallery: LatinxFest in Downtown Athens

by September 22, 2025

The Latinx and broader Athens community filled two blocks of West Washington Street on Saturday for the annual LatinxFest. Photographer CJ Bartunek was there to document the scene.

Bichos Vivos performs.
Dancers from Tonalli perform.
Dancers from Asociación Cultural Peruana Aklla Sumaq pose for a photo after their performance.
Dancers from Tonalli perform.
Conchas from Panadería KA.
Pupusas “La Delicia” served El Salvadorian food.
Kids activities at LatinxFest included collaborating on a painting with Athens artist Broderick Flanigan.
Festival volunteer Alison Ortiz receives a flu shot from UGA pharmacy student Isabella Barnard.
Mokah Jasmine Johnson (left) of Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement receives a Collaborative Award from LatinxFest organizer Esther Carrillo.
An altar next to the stage honored loved ones who have passed away.

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