Experience Cuban Culture At East Wenatchee's Havana Nights

East Wenatchee is celebrating summer with a cool Cuban-vibed street party on Saturday, August 8th.

"Havana Nights" is a night of Cuban music, car culture, and even the hand-rolled cigars the island nation is famous for.

Admission is free, and children are welcome to attend the family-friendly event.

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East Wenatchee events coordinator Trina Elmes is working with co-host Clearwater Saloon for the 4th annual event. Visitors will enjoy a vibrant street fair with live Cuban music, dancing, a car show, a beer garden, and food trucks.

Organizers have lined up an authentic Cuban band, Son Los Que Son, to get everyone in the mood to dance the mambo, cha-cha, and salsa. The city has coined the phrase "Drums will play and hips will sway," so plan to join the conga line!

The street party will be held on Valley Mall Parkway near Gateway Park at the foot of Ninth Street from 6pm to 10pm

Enjoy delicious food fare from street vendors and food trucks.

Clearwater will host a beer garden and cigar bar for aficionados 18 and older to enjoy hand-rolled cigars

Havana Nights Car Show in East Wenatchee

Tying into the Havana Nights theme, a car show will include pre-1970 or newer classic vehicles that have the Havana vibe. Cuba is essentially a living museum for classic cars today after the U.S. embargo was enacted after the Cuban revolution and Castro banned American auto imports. Car show participants can pre-register here

Visitors are encouraged to use the public parking lot at 640 Valley Mall Parkway and additional parking spaces within a 3-minute walk of the event, mostly on side streets.