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✨Your Premier NWFL Destination Festival✨
🗓️OCTOBER 18, 2026 NUEVA FECHA/NEW DATE‼️
⏰12-9 P.M.
Fort Walton Beach
📍 139 Brooks Street, FWB

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‼️New DATE: Sunday October 18, 2026
Nueva fecha: Domingo Octubre 18, 2026
Due to weather conditions.
🌊☀️ Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage & Culture Festival 2026 🌺🎶 @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

Our roots. Our culture. Our community.
Join us for a day celebrating the richness and diversity of Hispanic heritage through food, music, dance, art, culture, local businesses, and community connections!

✨ Everyone is invited to be part of this celebration!

🌮 VENDORS: We’re welcoming food trucks, food vendors, artisans, makers, businesses, and service providers ready to share what they do with our community.

🤝 SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Help us create an unforgettable celebration while connecting your organization with our growing Hispanic community and the Emerald Coast.

🎉 COMMUNITY: Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate with us! Admission is FREE!

📅 October 18, 2026
📍 The Landing — Fort Walton Beach, FL
⏰ 12 PM – 9 PM

🇲🇽🇵🇷🇨🇴🇩🇴🇻🇪🇨🇺🇪🇨🇵🇪🇬🇹🇭🇳🇸🇻🇳🇮🇵🇦🇨🇷
and beyond — this celebration belongs to all of us. ❤️

🇪🇸 Nuestras raíces. Nuestra cultura. Nuestra comunidad.
Acompáñanos a celebrar la riqueza y diversidad de nuestra herencia hispana con comida, música, baile, arte, cultura, negocios locales y comunidad.

✨ ¡Todos están invitados a ser parte de esta gran celebración!

🌮 VENDEDORES: Buscamos food trucks, puestos de comida, artesanos, emprendedores, negocios y proveedores de servicios que quieran compartir lo que hacen con nuestra comunidad.

🤝 PATROCINADORES Y ALIADOS: Sé parte de algo especial. Apoya esta celebración y conecta tu organización con nuestra creciente comunidad hispana y toda la Emerald Coast.

🎉 COMUNIDAD: ¡Trae a tu familia, invita a tus amigos y ven a celebrar con nosotros! ¡La entrada al público es GRATIS!

📅 18 de octubre de 2026
📍 The Landing — Fort Walton Beach, FL
⏰ 12 PM – 9 PM

🌊☀️ Come celebrate where our cultures, stories, flavors and rhythms meet the Emerald Coast.
Ven a celebrar donde nuestras culturas, historias, sabores y ritmos se encuentran con la Emerald Coast. ❤️

#EmeraldCoastHispanicFestival #HispanicHeritageMonth #FortWaltonBeach #EmeraldCoast #herenciacultura taken in Fort Walton Beach Landing Park by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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2 months ago

🌊☀️ Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage & Culture Festival 2026 🌺🎶

Our roots. Our culture. Our community.
Join us for a day celebrating the richness and diversity of Hispanic heritage through food, music, dance, art, culture, local businesses, and community connections!

✨ Everyone is invited to be part of this celebration!

🌮 VENDORS: We’re welcoming food trucks, food vendors, artisans, makers, businesses, and service providers ready to share what they do with our community.

🤝 SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Help us create an unforgettable celebration while connecting your organization with our growing Hispanic community and the Emerald Coast.

🎉 COMMUNITY: Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate with us! Admission is FREE!

📅 October 4, 2026
📍 The Landing — Fort Walton Beach, FL
⏰ 12 PM – 9 PM

🇲🇽🇵🇷🇨🇴🇩🇴🇻🇪🇨🇺🇪🇨🇵🇪🇬🇹🇭🇳🇸🇻🇳🇮🇵🇦🇨🇷 and beyond — this celebration belongs to all of us. ❤️

🇪🇸 Nuestras raíces. Nuestra cultura. Nuestra comunidad.
Acompáñanos a celebrar la riqueza y diversidad de nuestra herencia hispana con comida, música, baile, arte, cultura, negocios locales y comunidad.

✨ ¡Todos están invitados a ser parte de esta gran celebración!

🌮 VENDEDORES: Buscamos food trucks, puestos de comida, artesanos, emprendedores, negocios y proveedores de servicios que quieran compartir lo que hacen con nuestra comunidad.

🤝 PATROCINADORES Y ALIADOS: Sé parte de algo especial. Apoya esta celebración y conecta tu organización con nuestra creciente comunidad hispana y toda la Emerald Coast.

🎉 COMUNIDAD: ¡Trae a tu familia, invita a tus amigos y ven a celebrar con nosotros! ¡La entrada al público es GRATIS!

📅 4 de octubre de 2026
📍 The Landing — Fort Walton Beach, FL
⏰ 12 PM – 9 PM

🌊☀️ Come celebrate where our cultures, stories, flavors and rhythms meet the Emerald Coast.
Ven a celebrar donde nuestras culturas, historias, sabores y ritmos se encuentran con la Emerald Coast. ❤️

#EmeraldCoastHispanicFestival #HispanicHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth #FortWaltonBeach #EmeraldCoast taken in Fort Walton Beach Landing Park by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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2 months ago

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
@danceandopromotions and @creativelifemedia
Announce Partnership Connecting Atlanta and
Northwest Florida Collaboration begins with the 2026 @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage Festival.

ATLANTA, GA / PENSACOLA, FL — Danceando Promotions of Atlanta and Creative Life Media of Pensacola have announced a long-term partnership focused on cultural programming, community engagement, event production and creative opportunities across the Southeast.

Founded in Atlanta in 2005 by Antonio Rodríguez and Lizbeth Cárdenas, Danceando Promotions has more than 20 years of experience celebrating Hispanic culture through festivals, folkloric dance, live music, arts programming and community events.

Creative Life Media brings bilingual English-Spanish communications, marketing, media, event development and community engagement experience, along with relationships throughout Northwest Florida and the Emerald Coast.
Together, the organizations will connect artists, businesses, nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, sponsors and communities in Atlanta and Northwest Florida while creating new opportunities for collaboration.

The partnership’s first major project will be the 2026 Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival, taking place October 4, 2026, from 12 PM to 9 PM at The Landing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

The free community festival will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture through music, dance, food, art and community experiences. Local businesses, nonprofit organizations, artists, performers and community partners will have opportunities to participate.

Danceando Promotions will contribute its experience in cultural programming, entertainment and festival production. Creative Life Media will lead local event development, bilingual communications, marketing and community engagement.

The partnership will continue beyond the festival through future cultural events, artist collaborations, community initiatives and opportunities connecting Atlanta and Northwest Florida.

Continued in comments… taken in Brooks Landing, Fort Walton Beach, Florida by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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2 months ago

Festival Update 💛 / Actualización del festival 💛

After the hurricane, we’ve been assessing conditions at The Landing and listening to the needs of our community. We’ve made the heart felt decision to postpone the Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival to Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Después del huracán, hemos estado evaluando las condiciones en The Landing y escuchando las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. Hemos tomado la sensible decisión de posponer el Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival para el sábado 31 de octubre de 2026.

We know this is another change, and we’re grateful for the patience of our performers, vendors, sponsors, partners, and everyone who has been looking forward to celebrating with us. Your safety and the community’s recovery remain at the heart of this decision.

Sabemos que este es otro cambio y agradecemos la paciencia de nuestros artistas, vendedores, patrocinadores, colaboradores y de todas las personas que esperaban celebrar con nosotros. Su seguridad y la recuperación de nuestra comunidad siguen siendo el centro de esta decisión.

We’re also exploring how the festival can create space to support our neighbors as they recover. We’ll share confirmed event details and ways to take part as soon as we can.

También estamos explorando cómo el festival puede crear un espacio para apoyar a nuestros vecinos mientras se recuperan. Compartiremos los detalles confirmados del evento y las formas de participar tan pronto como sea posible.

Thank you for standing with us. We look forward to coming together to celebrate our heritage, our resilience, and one another. 💚

Gracias por acompañarnos. Esperamos reunirnos para celebrar nuestra herencia, nuestra resiliencia y a nuestra comunidad. 💚

— Zulma & the Creative Life Media team / Zulma y el equipo de Creative Life Media taken in Fort Walton Beach Landing Park by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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When disaster strikes, community comes together. ¡Juntos somos más fuertes! 🤝 if you are in need of basic supplies come on over!

In the aftermath of the hurricane, recovery begins with compassion, solidarity, and neighbors helping neighbors.

🇵🇷 Boricuas de Corazón, Inc., in collaboration with @conexionflorida, @creativelifemedia and The Lamb Center, is hosting a Hurricane Disaster Relief Distribution to support families and individuals affected by the storm.

📍 The Lamb Center Parking Lot
125 Eglin Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

📅 TODAY — Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 10:00 AM

Essential supplies may include hygiene kits, batteries, work gloves, baby items, and other immediate necessities, while supplies last.

🎥 @conexionflorida and @creativelifemedia is proud to help amplify this community relief effort, connecting people with resources, organizations, and the helping hands they need most.

Because media is more than sharing stories. It’s about creating connections that make a difference. ❤️

🇵🇷 ESPAÑOL 🇵🇷

❤️ ¡En momentos difíciles, nuestra comunidad se une!

Después del paso del huracán, la recuperación comienza con solidaridad, compasión y el apoyo entre vecinos.

Boricuas de Corazón, Inc., en colaboración con @conexionflorida @creativelifemedia The Lamb Center, estará realizando una distribución de artículos de primera necesidad para apoyar a las familias y personas afectadas por la tormenta.

📍 Estacionamiento de The Lamb Center
125 Eglin Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

📅 HOY — Martes 13 de octubre
⏰ 10:00 AM

Entre los artículos disponibles podrían incluirse productos de higiene personal, baterías, guantes de trabajo, artículos para bebés y otros suministros esenciales, hasta agotar existencias.

🎥 Desde @conexionflorida y @creativelifemedia , nos unimos a la difusión de esta hermosa iniciativa comunitaria, ayudando a conectar a nuestra gente con recursos, organizaciones y oportunidades de apoyo.

Porque comunicar también es servir, conectar y transformar vidas. ❤️

Please share! ¡Comparte esta información! Alguien podría necesitar esta ayuda hoy.

#Cone taken in La Calle Food Hall by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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❤️ When disaster strikes, community comes together. ¡Juntos somos más fuertes! 🤝

In the aftermath of the hurricane, recovery begins with compassion, solidarity, and neighbors helping neighbors.

🇵🇷 Boricuas de Corazón, Inc., in collaboration with @conexionflorida, @creativelifemedia and The Lamb Center, is hosting a Hurricane Disaster Relief Distribution to support families and individuals affected by the storm.

📍 The Lamb Center Parking Lot
125 Eglin Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

📅 TODAY — Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 10:00 AM

Essential supplies may include hygiene kits, batteries, work gloves, baby items, and other immediate necessities, while supplies last.

🎥 @conexionflorida and @creativelifemedia is proud to help amplify this community relief effort, connecting people with resources, organizations, and the helping hands they need most.

Because media is more than sharing stories. It’s about creating connections that make a difference. ❤️

🇵🇷 ESPAÑOL 🇵🇷

❤️ ¡En momentos difíciles, nuestra comunidad se une!

Después del paso del huracán, la recuperación comienza con solidaridad, compasión y el apoyo entre vecinos.

Boricuas de Corazón, Inc., en colaboración con @conexionflorida @creativelifemedia The Lamb Center, estará realizando una distribución de artículos de primera necesidad para apoyar a las familias y personas afectadas por la tormenta.

📍 Estacionamiento de The Lamb Center
125 Eglin Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

📅 HOY — Martes 13 de octubre
⏰ 10:00 AM

Entre los artículos disponibles podrían incluirse productos de higiene personal, baterías, guantes de trabajo, artículos para bebés y otros suministros esenciales, hasta agotar existencias.

🎥 Desde @conexionflorida y @creativelifemedia , nos unimos a la difusión de esta hermosa iniciativa comunitaria, ayudando a conectar a nuestra gente con recursos, organizaciones y oportunidades de apoyo.

Porque comunicar también es servir, conectar y transformar vidas. ❤️

Please share! ¡Comparte esta información! Alguien podría necesitar esta ayuda hoy.

#ConexionMedia #BoricuasDeCorazon #TheLambCenter #HurricaneRelief taken in Fort Walton Beach, Florida by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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❤️ Our community is stronger together. | Nuestra comunidad es más fuerte cuando estamos unidos. ❤️

🌊 As the storm has passed, our hearts are filled with gratitude, hope, and concern for everyone along the Emerald Coast.

We know that many families, neighbors, and local businesses have been affected, and our thoughts are with everyone navigating the aftermath. During moments like these, we are reminded that community is about so much more than coming together to celebrate. It’s about showing up for one another when it matters most. ❤️

As we assess the impact of the storm, the safety and well-being of our community remain our greatest priority.

We are currently awaiting guidance from city leadership regarding the condition of The Landing Park before making any decisions about the Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival, scheduled for Sunday, October 18.
We remain hopeful and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience, love, and continued support. Above all, please stay safe, look after your neighbors, and remember that our greatest strength has always been our community. 🇵🇷🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪❤️

🌺 ESPAÑOL 🌺

🌊 Mientras la tormenta queda atrás, nuestros corazones se llenan de gratitud, esperanza y solidaridad con todas las familias de nuestra querida Costa Esmeralda.

Sabemos que muchas familias, vecinos y negocios locales han sido afectados, y nuestros pensamientos están con todos aquellos que enfrentan las consecuencias de esta tormenta.

Momentos como estos nos recuerdan que ser comunidad significa mucho más que reunirnos para celebrar nuestras culturas y tradiciones. También significa estar presentes, apoyarnos y extender una mano cuando más nos necesitamos. ❤️

Mientras evaluamos los efectos de la tormenta, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad continúan siendo nuestra mayor prioridad. taken in Fort Walton Beach Landing Park by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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What a pleasure to meet Claudia Chagui- Executive Vice President of Marketing and Creative NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises at the @jupiterfestivalmiami 🌴✨.

The panel Beyond The Stadium: A World Cup Experience with Telemundo and Rockefeller Center expanded on the @fifa Fanfest®️experience at the @rockefellercenter in NYC and as a @fifavolunteer the holistic marketer in me loved the inside look into the logistics and absolutely love the INTENTION that went into creation an unforgettable event for the @fifaworldcup 🎉✨ thank you @jupiterfestivalmiami for bringing together great minds! #miami #jupiterfestival #creativelifemedia #holisticmarketing taken in Miami Beach Convention Center by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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9 days ago

🎤🌴 On the ground at @jupiterfestivalmiami, attending as press and representing Creative Life Media!

Here at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jupiter brings together leaders, creators, and brands to explore the business and future of media, entertainment, and sports.

Today’s program dives into the future of news, how major sporting events create shared experiences, and how content connects with audiences and generates revenue. A full day of panels, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to connect! 📸✨

I’m here to listen, capture stories, and bring back ideas that help us build meaningful experiences and stronger communities. Stay tuned as I share moments from the day! 💛

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🎤🌴 ¡Desde @jupiterfestivalmiami, asistiendo como prensa y representando a Creative Life Media!

Aquí, en el Miami Beach Convention Center, Jupiter reúne a líderes, creadores y marcas para explorar los negocios y el futuro de los medios, el entretenimiento y el deporte.

El programa de hoy aborda el futuro de las noticias, cómo los grandes eventos deportivos crean experiencias compartidas y cómo el contenido conecta con las audiencias y genera ingresos. ¡Un día de paneles, nuevas perspectivas y oportunidades para conectar! 📸✨

Estoy aquí para escuchar, compartir historias y llevar a nuestra comunidad ideas que nos ayuden a crear experiencias significativas. ¡Les iré compartiendo momentos del día! 💛

#JupiterFestival #CreativeLifeMedia #Miami #Media #Entertainment Storytelling taken in Miami Beach Convention Center by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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✨ The PRESS access and big dreaming brought me to Miami—and I’m here to learn, connect, and keep building! 🌴🎤

Attending @jupiterfestivalmiami with an open mind and a heart full of purpose. As the founder of @creativelifemedia, I’m excited to meet fellow creatives, exchange ideas, and find inspiration to bring back to our community. 💛

For me, storytelling and entertainment are ways to connect people, celebrate culture, and create opportunities to give back.

Let’s see what this next chapter brings! ✨

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✨ ¡Los grandes sueños me trajeron a Miami, y aquí estoy para aprender, conectar y seguir construyendo! 🌴🎤

Asistiendo a @jupiterfestivalmiami con la mente abierta y el corazón lleno de propósito. Como fundadora de Creative Life Media, me emociona conocer a otros creativos, intercambiar ideas y encontrar inspiración para compartir con nuestra comunidad. 💛

Para mí, contar historias y entretener son maneras de conectar personas, celebrar la cultura y crear oportunidades para aportar a los demás.

¡Vamos a ver qué nos trae este nuevo capítulo! ✨

#JupiterFestival #CreativeLifeMedia #Miami #Storytelling #CreatividadConPropósito taken in Miami Beach Convention Center by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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🎤🇲🇽 ¡LA MÚSICA MEXICANA SE HACE PRESENTE! 🎶 y los esperamos con todo el ❤️🇲🇽✨

¡Demos la bienvenida a Amid Montelongo — @amidmontelongo al Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival!

Acompáñennos a disfrutar de una presentación que celebra nuestra herencia mexicana a través de la música. ¡Vengan a cantar, aplaudir y compartir este día de cultura y comunidad! 💛

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🎤🇲🇽 CELEBRATING MEXICAN MUSIC! 🎶

Help us welcome Amid Montelongo — @amidmontelongo to the Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival!

Join us for a performance celebrating Mexican heritage through music. Bring your family and friends, cheer him on, and enjoy a day of culture and community! 💛

📅 Sunday, October 18 | Domingo 18 de octubre
🕛 12–9 PM
📍 The Landing • Fort Walton Beach
🎟 FREE admission | Entrada GRATIS

#AmidMontelongo #EmeraldCoastHispanicHeritageFestival #CreativeLifeMedia #MusicaMexicana #FortWaltonBeach taken in Fort Walton Beach Landing Park by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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💃🏽 ¡ @lacalledanceco SE UNE A LA CELEBRACIÓN! 🔥
Thank you @jairokuomanatuncar & @kid_mambo1101 we can’t wait to share the day with you 🕺🏾🕺🏾!

¡Seguimos con toda la fuerza rumbo al 18 de octubre! Demos la bienvenida a @lacalledanceco al escenario del Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival. 🎶

Prepárense para disfrutar del baile y compartir una jornada de cultura, música y comunidad. ¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros artistas y celebrar juntos! 💛

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💃🏽 LA CALLE DANCE CO. JOINS THE CELEBRATION! 🔥

We’re keeping the momentum going as we count down to October 18! Help us welcome @lacalledanceco to the Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival stage. 🎶

Get ready for dance and a day filled with culture, music, and community. Come cheer on our performers and celebrate with us! 💛

📅 Sunday, October 18 | Domingo 18 de octubre
🕛 12–9 PM
📍 The Landing • Fort Walton Beach
🎟 FREE admission | Entrada GRATIS

#LaCalleDanceCo #EmeraldCoastHispanicHeritageFestival #CreativeLifeMedia #FortWaltonBeach LatinDance taken in Brooks Landing, Fort Walton Beach, Florida by @emeraldcoasthispanicheritage

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