Photos: Second Annual Kermes and Dia Del Niño a Hot Attraction

Sunday was clear skies and high temperatures, and many local families took advantage of the good weather to have a good time at the second annual Kermes and Dia Del Niño event.

The event, which celebrates local families and community as well as raises funds to support the , took place in the parking lot between the library and Community Center.

Families from all over Redwood City came out to enjoy good food, carnival-style games, informative booths and bounce houses. Later in the day, live bands took the stage as well.

Albert Romero, a staff member from the Community Center who helped set up the festival, said "kermes" means "festival," and "dia del niño" translates to "day of family."

"The event targets every area of the community; Latino families as well as American families, and more," he said. "Basically, it kind of kicks off the festivities of summer."

Arnoldo Arreola from the Latino Community Council of Redwood City (LCCRC), said the event is an important one to help support the Fair Oaks Library.

"It's Redwood City's smallest library, but it's in the area where we need the biggest one, and the most resources, really," he said. 

Arreola said last year's inaugural event raised about $18,000, and this year's goal is $200,000 - and it's looking good, he said.

Arreola said the bulk of money raised from the event comes from corporate sponsors, such as , Butler Construction, , and many others who had booths at the event.

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