- December 4, 2025
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Alejando Fierro, Kayla Estrada and Yailyn Torres from Ocoee High School came prepared to talk about the school’s Spanish National Honors Society club.
Angel Rios, timbale player for the Ultimate Santana Tribute Band, showed off his skills during the celebration at the market.
Hispanic food vendor Casa Daza Empanadas made an appearance at the event selling empanadas.
Cheesy Dreams, a local Brazilian food vendor, sold cheese bread with a variety of flavors.
Ocoee Community Event Aide Kaitlyn Ochoa and Digital Media Specialist Kristina Carruth made sure the event ran smoothly. They also hung pennants made by attendees from their tent.
Gringa Mex, a Mexican-style food truck was present at the event, serving attendees tacos, enchiladas, tortas, and more.
Maracas, an instrument originated in Latin America, and Hispanic Heritage Month keychains were free at the city of Ocoee’s booth.
Markie Blaze, vocalist of the Ultimate Santana Tribute Band poured his heart out while singing.
Ocoee High’s table displayed its Spanish National Honor Society events, while students handed out flyers and candy.
Ocoee High School students brought spirit to the celebration, with decorations on the table.
Attendees had the opportunity to color pennants to later be hung up at the event.
The Avocado Lab, a food vendor ran by Douglas Rivero, is all about avocados, serving avocado toasts, avocado salad, chips and guac, and much more.
Zuleidy Maldonado and Alisson Batz from Ocoee High School attended the event to participate in the celebration.
Yoselin Cruz and Avel Arteaga walked around the market to check out the available vendors.
Ocoee held a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at its community market, Thursday, Oct. 2.
Ocoee High’s Spanish National Honor Society, led by Alejandro Fierro, showcased students’ heritage and brought students to talk about the club.
The city of Ocoee handed out free bracelets, keychains and mini maracas.
Attendees were able to eat authentic Hispanic food and enjoy local vendors.
They also had the opportunity to decorate a pennant to honor someone, share a story or reflect on Hispanic Heritage.
Those pennants were hung from the city of Ocoee’s tent until the end of the event.
The Ultimate Santana Tribute Band performed at the market, bringing the audience a close-to-authentic performance as the rock band Santana.
The community comes together on the first Thursday of each month to host the market, with the next one happening from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee.
