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/global/government/commission/district01/home.page, 2025-10-03 2025-10-03T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Akeem Brutus [email protected] Commissioner Gilbert to Host Hispanic Heritage Festival at Country Village Park The event has been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 12, due to the threat of inclement weather In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, will host the Hispanic Heritage Festival. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, will host the Hispanic Heritage Festival. This vibrant community event recognizes the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community throughout the county. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Attendees can look forward to: <ul> <li>Free Food</li> <li>Games for All Ages</li> <li>Live Entertainment</li> </ul> “This festival is a celebration of our community’s diversity and the incredible influence of Hispanic culture in our county,” said Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III. “It’s an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy great music and food, and appreciate the traditions that enrich our lives.” Don’t miss this evening of culture, community, and celebration! /resources/images/releases/headshot/district01-headshot.jpg no Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III Hispanic Heritage Festival Country Village Park 6550 NW 188th Terrace Miami, FL 33015 10 12 2025 05 00 p.m. 08 00 p.m. Commission District 01 1 rel1759517884212674 Commission District 01 Stephen P. Clark Center,District 1 Main Office 111 NW 1st Street,17988 NW 27th Avenue Miami, Miami Gardens 33128, 33056 local county miami-dade elected elected Commission District 01 Contact Us /global/government/commission/district01/contact-us.page About the Commissioner /global/government/commission/district01/about-commissioner-gilbert.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III is a progressive and visionary leader who believes there is no singular path to success. Born and raised in the City of Miami Gardens, he remains committed to pouring into the community that helped groom him into the public figure he is today. Vice Chairman Gilbert is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Upon graduating, he enrolled in law school at St. Thomas University School of Law. He later transferred to the University of Miami School of Law where he held a senate position with the Student Bar Association and was a National Board Member of the Black Law Student Association among other accolades. Upon successfully earning his Juris Doctorate with honors, Vice Chairman Gilbert knew his calling was public service. Commissioner Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III /resources/images/commission/headshots/oliver-gilbert-headshot-update.jpg /resources/images/1200x675/chair-gilbert-portrait.jpg Oliver%20G.%20Gilbert%2C%20III /global/government/commission/district01/about-commissioner-gilbert.page Stephen P. Clark Center - 111 NW 1st Street [loc1454454181420459] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1454454181420459 Suite 220 305-375-5694 305-372-6028 [email protected] /global/government/commission/district01/home.page District 1 Main Office - 17988 NW 27th Avenue [loc1631908408415695] : Miami Gardens ^ 33056 loc1631908408415695 305-474-3011 305-474-3066 [email protected]

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The event has been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 12, due to the threat of inclement weather

MIAMI-DADE ( October 03, 2025 )–

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, will host the Hispanic Heritage Festival. This vibrant community event recognizes the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community throughout the county.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Attendees can look forward to:

Free Food
Games for All Ages
Live Entertainment

“This festival is a celebration of our community’s diversity and the incredible influence of Hispanic culture in our county,” said Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III. “It’s an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy great music and food, and appreciate the traditions that enrich our lives.”

Don’t miss this evening of culture, community, and celebration!

Who:

Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III

What:

Hispanic Heritage Festival

When:

October 12, 2025 — 05:00 p.m. — 08:00 p.m.

Where:

Country Village Park
6550 NW 188th Terrace
Miami, FL 33015

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Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128

District 1 Main Office
17988 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056