Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the first-ever Fiesta en La Placita, an exciting evening of food, music, and dance in the heart of downtown South Orange. This free outdoor event brings the community together for a festive night featuring live entertainment, Latin dance, and authentic Mexican street food.

Enjoy a live mariachi performance, salsa dancing in the park, and music throughout the evening. Tacos and other delicious food will be available for purchase from Jus’ Tacos, and guests 21 and over can enjoy beer and hard seltzers from the onsite bar presented by South Orange Downtown.

Whether you're coming to dance, eat, or simply soak in the celebration, Fiesta en La Placita has something for everyone.

About the Salsa Lesson

At 8:30 PM, join a high-energy salsa dance lesson led by Christina Piedra, a world-renowned Latin dance performer and master instructor. Christina is the Artistic Director of NJ’s Legacy Dance Company and has over 20 years of experience performing and teaching Salsa, Mambo, and Bachata around the world.

About Jus’ Tacos

Discover delicious tacos right in your neighborhood.
Jus’ Tacos is an authentic Mexican street taqueria offering traditional tacos and Mexican drinks made with real, fresh ingredients. Their tortillas are made daily from 100% nixtamalized, gluten-free corn masa, with ingredients imported from Mexico and free of GMOs and preservatives.

Head Chef Edith, born and raised in Morelos, Mexico, brings generations of culinary knowledge and deep expertise in the history of Mexican street taquerias. Jus’ Tacos honors the roots of street taco culture — serving up bold flavors that reflect the hard work, creativity, and tradition of Mexico’s taco makers.

Performance Schedule

7:30 PM – Live Mariachi Performance by Mariachi Classico VIP
8:30 PM – Salsa Dance Lesson with Christina Piedra
7:00–11:00 PM – DJ Mixxx spinning Latin hits throughout the night