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Two festivals held in the Twin Cities over the weekend celebrating Hispanic and Uruguayan culture with music, dancing, food, and activities. Urufest, celebrating Uruguayan and Latin culture, took place at Saima Park in Fitchburg, while the Hispanic Heritage Festival took place in downtown Leominster.

A trio of boys playing fútbol together at UruFest on Aug. 30, 2026 at Saima Park in Fitchburg, a yearly celebration of all things Uruguayan. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
A trio of boys playing fútbol together at UruFest on Aug. 30, 2026 at Saima Park in Fitchburg, a yearly celebration of all things Uruguayan. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
A snapshot from the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival held on Aug. 29 downtown Leominster that featured music, dancing, food, and more. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
A snapshot from the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival held on Aug. 29 downtown Leominster that featured music, dancing, food, and more. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
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