You don't need to board a plane to tap into the energy, passion and fire that swirls around Latin American culture. In fact, you don't even need to leave the downtown core.
Instead, simply salsa on down to Granville Street on July 6 and 7 for Carnaval del Sol, a free two-day party in which Latin American food, music, dance and the fiery love for soccer take centre stage.
On the schedule: performances by more than 60 musicians and folkloric dancers on two different stages; multiple food vendors serving up dishes from eight different Latino cuisines; a mini World Cup with teams representing sixteen countries; opportunities to learn zumba and salsa and try out Latin instruments; an outdoor art studio with painters and sculptors demonstrating their skills; a kids zone; a meet-and-greet with the Vancouver Whitecaps; and oh so much more.
Now in its fifth year, Carnaval del Sol is the brainchild of LatinCouver and a part of Latin American Cultural Week, which kicks off with the Inspirational Latin Awards on July 4. The Carnaval takes over Granville Street between Nelson and Dunsmuir on July 6 and 7.
