Harlem Latino Festival Set For This Weekend: 500K People Expected

HARLEM, NY — A massive festival celebrating Puerto Rican and Latino culture will take place this weekend in Harlem.

The 38th rendition of the 116th Street Festival is slated for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organizers say more than 500,000 guests are anticipated to attend.

The festival will encompass 20 blocks centered around 116th Street, with three main stages for musical performances.

"The famous festival continues to bring an economic advantage to the neighborhood as well as offer a communal atmosphere for hispanics and anyone who wishes to learn more about the fun-loving culture that boasts decadent music, food, and more," reads an About section on the festival's website.

Along with the music, there will be dance performances, food stands, and more.

The headline performers include Lumidee, Messiah, Christian Alicea, and Conjunto Imagen.

Here's what the 2021 festival looked like.

The festival is sponsored by Mount Sinai, Bank of America, iHeart Media, Z100, NYFC, ConEdison, and many more.

You can find out more about the festival and see the full list of performers on its website.