Annual Hispanic center gala to celebrate Puerto Rican culture at Wind Creek Bethlehem | Bethelehm Area

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A local nonprofit that works to improve the lives of Latinos in the Lehigh Valley is celebrating its Hispanic community.

The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley is holding its annual fundraising gala soon at Wind Creek Bethlehem.

The event — called “Fiesta” — is a way for the center to thank everyone who supports it, from the sponsors to the employees, as well as volunteers, and interns.

This year’s party celebrates Puerto Rican heritage.

“There are a lot of Puerto Ricans living in the Lehigh Valley and we want to showcase the food, the culture, the dance,” said Lizzette Melendez, operations manager of the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley. 

The event also raises money to continue providing programs that help Latinos, including workforce development and a senior center.

The event started at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.