Photos: 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest

August 27, 2023

Thousands flocked to the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday for the 11th annual Iowa City Latino Fest, celebrating Latinx cultural heritage. Various vendors sold food while community members enjoyed traditions, dance, food, and other performances.

Over 11 years, 50,00 attendees have visited the annual festival with over 80 performances in the Iowa City tradition.

About the Contributors

Grace Smith, Senior photojournalist and filmmaker

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Grace Smith is a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in Journalism and Cinematic Arts. In her four years at The Daily Iowan, she has held the roles of photo editor, managing summer editor, and visual storyteller. Outside of The Daily Iowan, Grace has held an internship at The Denver Post and pursued freelance assignments for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register.

Shuntaro Kawasaki, Photojournalist

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Shuntaro Kawasaki is a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry and Cinema. Outside of The Daily Iowan, Shuntaro has interned at the Carver College of Medicine, writing a research paper.

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist

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Isabella Tisdale is a photojournalist for The Daily Iowan and is a senior at West High school. In her free time, she stage manages for the theater program at West High. She plans to double major in political science and journalism.