Washington Celebrates Latino Culture with Fiesta DC 2014 Parade of Nations (photos)

Fiesta DC is the annual Latino Festival in Washington DC. This year’s event took place on Sunday, September 21 in summer-like temperatures. One of the highlights of the cultural display is the “Parade of Nations” featuring Hispanic Americans dressed in colorful costumes from their respective homelands. The parade started at 7th St. and Constitution Ave. The festival coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month. Latinos are the fastest growing group in the District of Columbia, comprising nearly 10% of the DC population.

View our photos from the Parade of Nations by clicking on the photo icons below.