{"id":143689,"date":"2025-07-14T18:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143689"},"modified":"2025-07-14T18:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:11:33","slug":"viva-la-fiesta-brings-caribbean-and-latin-american-culture-to-dorney-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143689","title":{"rendered":"Viva La Fiesta Brings Caribbean and Latin American Culture to Dorney Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Viva La Fiesta Brings Caribbean and Latin American Culture to Dorney Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Join the Festivities July 19 through August 17 on Weekends<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Allentown, Pa. \u2014 July 14, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhG9dp_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRS1yfqBB5KMZJi02bIrIDOA1uWmih7WE68o5186Ouwn0Si-2B4VfpySVoGTr6qIsfF7mT9PSiDu-2BHA7XDq1XpFCZOMJGptj-2FDUMQqKZcUWXBVPz9gxUAIEUCwhN4inHYqroJnxywfiyZVpGUpjESkUwydAXZXjjHcwUVoViWye6J6gUOpXaUE9qKwGYvosgakLvrG2Lh2FYnocutpgeAWBV-2FIQsRwZUQxhREdBA3tr2YRRbbU9qJ-2BvPLkm9OrMIo4-2B3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom\u00a0<\/a>will present\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr58CvJvAzqN9WSbTq8r0W-2Fv3CievqqjBq-2BChNQXNCBYxg-3D-3D66Jb_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRS1yfqBB5KMZJi02bIrIDOA1uWmih7WE68o5186Ouwn0Si-2B4VfpySVoGTr6qIsfF7mT9PSiDu-2BHA7XDq1XpFCZOMJGptj-2FDUMQqKZcUWXBVOlw48lOVLBYNgbW12Vpx7KW65DVzWz0gqobG98ibD8Vwhaz4XIQkCmN0m7E7jJ9ZbOgaFh8c7fIJENoYv5S174SbqCcAMGdzcD6CS54V7fKKEAor41cGfhFU1VsxBvKPzKsCkdmHmx9nSbqyAcrotf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Viva La Fiesta<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0a new summer event celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean and Latin America. Running every Saturday and Sunday from July 19 through Aug.17, 2025, the event will feature live music, dance performances, and family-friendly activities alongside the park\u2019s full lineup of rides and water attractions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cViva La Fiesta is more than an event\u2014it\u2019s a reflection of the music, food, and spirit that define Caribbean and Latin American culture,\u201d said Kim Solis, Park Manager at Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring something fresh and culturally meaningful to our guests this summer, while still delivering the fun and thrills they know and love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Live Entertainment:<\/strong>\u00a0Performances will include\u00a0<em>Manteca Blue &amp; The Latin Corner<\/em>, blending Afro-Caribbean, Colombian, and African music;\u00a0<em>Rumbamena<\/em>, a high-energy Latin dance show; and nightly sets from the park\u2019s house DJ.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Activities:<\/strong>\u00a0Children and families can take part in hands-on fun including steel drum play, a giant color-by-number mural, and themed midway games with tropical prizes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Viva La Fiesta<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is included with park admission and begins in the afternoon, continuing into the evening hours. Entertainment offerings are weather-dependent and subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Best Way to Celebrate All Season<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guests are encouraged to purchase a 2025 Gold Pass for unlimited visits, free parking, and access to all of Dorney Park\u2019s seasonal events. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhkJns_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRS1yfqBB5KMZJi02bIrIDOA1uWmih7WE68o5186Ouwn0Si-2B4VfpySVoGTr6qIsfF7mT9PSiDu-2BHA7XDq1XpFCZOMJGptj-2FDUMQqKZcUWXBVOfe4FUiyjo0ksh0aggENxYFlW4P8L7Vlx-2F1WgkK0eVpZrnBU42FgxNz9MxkYp34cOYsSUtK37YiVPRBVK3wtMCnElzKXlNJL2hHmKfoQCINxAGL8zgHDDwgiMjBhVXczB3-2Fx7r2ky6OPSZT8j2QnFv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dorneypark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>\nDorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom offers\u00a0Pennsylvania\u2019s best value \u2013 Two Great Parks All in One. With over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, guests can experience seven thrilling roller coasters, the\u00a0region\u2019s top-ranked water park, and\u00a0Planet Snoopy\u2122, home to the largest collection of kids\u2019 rides in the area. From summer festivals to Halloween thrills, Dorney Park is a must-visit destination for family fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation<\/strong><br \/>\nSix Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America\u2019s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resort properties. With world-class coasters, iconic characters like\u00a0PEANUTS\u00ae, and immersive seasonal events, Six Flags brings unforgettable experiences to millions each year.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nRyan Eldredge<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viva La Fiesta Brings Caribbean and Latin American Culture to Dorney Park Join the Festivities July 19 through August 17 on Weekends Allentown, Pa. \u2014 July 14, 2025\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Dorney Park &amp; &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143689\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Viva La Fiesta Brings Caribbean and Latin American Culture to Dorney Park<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":143690,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5716,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allentown","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sum-nights.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143689"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=143689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143689\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/143690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=143689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=143689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=143689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}