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March 20, 2013                                                                                  703.528.5656 ext.129

 

ZGS COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES 2013 LA FERIA DE LA FAMILIA SCHEDULE

Free, family event provides entertainment, activities and information for the Hispanic community

 

Washington, DC - ZGS Communications announced the schedule for the 2013 La Feria de la Familia season. Held annually, it is the premier multi-market grassroots event for Hispanics in the United States and is produced by ZGS-owned Telemundo affiliate television stations.The first Feria is this Sunday, March 24 in Salem, New Hampshire and is hosted by Telemundo Boston.

 

ZGS's signature event has been held for the past 11 years and is designed to provide information, services and entertainment in a festive, family atmosphere. Last year's events welcomed over 400 companies and organizations from across the country with well-over 100,000 attendees.  

 

La Feria de la Familia provides an unrivaled experience with activities ranging from health and wellness check-ups to cooking and Zumba demonstrations. Exhibitors share a wealth of information on topics such as financial planning, home buying, immigration, and education among others. The event also features live musical performances by local and internationally-recognized artists, as well as special appearances by Telemundo celebrities.

 

"La Feria de Familia is an experience our viewers have come to expect year after year.  Families participate to take advantage of all the resources and services available while simultaneously enjoying unparalleled entertainment in a dynamic, family friendly environment," said Julissa Marenco, President, ZGS Station Group.

 

Over the years, La Feria de la Familia has established itself as a dynamic and powerful forum. Connecting businesses to the Hispanic community, showcasing products and strengthening brands, La Feria is an interactive expo of exceptional quality, guaranteed to inform, empower and entertain.

 

2013 SCHEDULE

WNEU Boston 

March 24 - The Mall at Rockingham Park

June 23 - Greendale Mall, Worcester, MA

September 22 - Arsenal Mall, Watertown, MA

 

WWDT Fort Myers/Naples  June 9 - Harborside Event Center

 

WTMO Orlando  August 17 - Osceola Heritage Park

 

KTDO El Paso  September 22 - El Paso Convention Center

 

WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield  September 29

 

WRMD Tampa  October 6 - Florida State Fairgrounds

 

WRIW Providence  November 3 - Providence Career and Technical Academy

 

WZDC Washington, DC  November 10 - DC Armory