As the sun shone brightly over the Student Center Quad, Montclair State University’s 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Month block party filled the air with the lively sounds of Latin music. The event drew students, faculty and staff into a festive gathering that highlighted the richness of Latino and Hispanic culture through music, food and dance. The event was put on by the Office of Hispanic Initiatives and took place on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Two students dance at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
L.A.S.O. dance troupe performs a dance at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
Flag face painting allowed students to express their heritage.
Jason Sequera, senior theatre studies student, poses for a portrait with the Mexican flag painted as a heart on his cheek at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
Flags of several South and Central American countries hung up at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
Three students pose for a portrait, showcasing their flag face paint at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
Many people who attended enjoyed the delicious food, namely the sweet fried plantains, also known as Maduros.
A plate of sweet fried plantains (Maduros) at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
Izaiah Solano, left, junior sustainability student and Danny Gonzalzes, right, junior theatre studies student, at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
The block party consisted of nothing but good energy and smiles. Many students and faculty took to dancing as a way to express their love for the culture and music.
Evelyn von Gizycki, sophomore visual arts video game designer, dances at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
L.A.S.O. dance troupe performs a dance as spectators watch at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
A student makes her way under the limbo rope at the Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Block Party on October 16th, 2024. Karsten Englander | The Montclarion
