Los Niños Primero will host its fifth annual Día del Niño celebration on Saturday, April 26, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Sandy Springs.
The nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Latino families through education will bring together more than 400 children, families, and community leaders to celebrate childhood, culture, and community, according to a news release.
“We are thrilled to bring the community together to celebrate the joy of childhood and the importance of supporting our children,” said Maritza Morelli, executive director of Los Niños Primero. “Día del Niño represents the spirit of our organization, and we are proud to have the support of our partners, corporate sponsors, and volunteers to make this event a reality.”
The free event will feature children’s activities including arts and crafts, games, live music from iHeart Latino La Z 105.7, food, and arts vendors. The release said more than 10 corporate volunteer groups, including Crecer at UPS, OLA at Smurfit WestRock, and Alianza at Graphic Packaging International, will host activity booths.
The even opens at noon, with a welcome and opening remarks at 12:30 p.m. The kids’ games, live music, food and craft vendors will operate from 12:45 to 4 p.m.
The event coincides with Los Niños Primero’s 25th anniversary.
The nonprofit organization provides free educational and leadership programs for Latino children and families.
