NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the local Felipe's restaurant in Mid-City is hosting its 8th annual "Fiesta Fest." The event will highlight Hispanic Heritage with food, music, culture, and it supports a local non-profit organization, Puentes. Music lineup announced for New Orleans’ 2024 National Fried Chicken Festival Felipe's will donate 25% of fest proceeds to the group, Puentes, which helps support local Hispanic students through empowering them with leadership, development and education. "Puentes is focused on leadership development of students, as well as community engagement, as well as parent engagement, to help parents support their students and children as they are coming into the city and really learning how to integrate culturally," Peggy Mendoza, Puentes board member said. Felipe’s opens new location in Old Metairie Fiesta Fest will take place on Friday, Sept. 20, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mid-City Felipe's on N. Carrollton Avenue. Attendees can look forward to an entertainment lineup including the 20-piece band, "La Tran-K" and a performance from Ballet Folklorica Viva Mi Tierra. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Titan tragedy could have been prevented, ex-employee testifies Second teen arrested in connection with barbershop murders, police say Future service members honored at the National WWII Museum Beyond the Jersey: Louisiana women’s basketball hosts Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana mini clinic More migrants encountered at South Texas ports of entry, CBP data shows