Hispanic Heritage Month celebration draws a crowd to Rockwell on a sunny, brisk Sunday

Posted By: David Fortier October 9, 2023

Sunday’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater saw about 150 people gather for food and music. Several booths were set up including one for people to register to vote and another featuring the Bristol Diversity Council. Music was provided by Latin Heartbeat Orchestra.

Participants were greeted by Scott Rosado, one of the sponsors of the celebration and also this year’s Democratic candidate for mayor. In his opening remarks, he not only welcomed the crowd but recognized those dignitaries, including Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano who made a brief appearance, along with District 2 Republican incumbent Sue Tyler, but left prior to introductions. The Democratic and Republican parties were represented at the event.

Participants at this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration complete voter registration forms. | David Fortier

The Diversity Council is represented at the Hispanic History Month celebration. Jaymie Bianca, chair of the council, front center. | David Fortier

Scott Rosado, right, sponsor of the celebration and Democratic candidate for mayor, makes opening remarks to the audience. Ann Boy, in red, led an opening prayer. | David Fortier

District 3 Democratic city council candidate Mark Dickau, from left, District 1 candidate Kim Caron, Town Committee chair Ken Rasmussen-Tuller and District 1 candidate Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller were among the Democratic candidates in attendance. | David Fortier

Jacqueline Olson, second from left, Republican incumbent from District 2, at the Hispanic celebration Sunday. | David Fortier

From left, Democratic Town Committee chair Ken Rasmussen-Tuller, Democratic Board of Education candidate Corey Nagle and Democratic State Rep. Mary Fortier, at Hispanic History Month celebration. | David Fortier

Republican incumbent Erick Rosengren, left, at Hispanic celebration on Sunday. | David Fortier

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