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08/29/2011 2:01 PM ET
Mets to host Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Goya Foods this Thursday, September 1 at Citi Field
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FLUSHING, N.Y. -- The New York Mets today announced they will host Hispanic Heritage Night Presented by Goya Foods to celebrate Latino culture and Goya's 75th anniversary this Thursday, September 1 when the Mets play the Florida Marlins at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field.
The night's festivities will feature New York salsa band "La Evidencia" performing on Mets Plaza before the game with the Kips Bay dancers of the Boys & Girls Club. An authentic Mariachi band will perform at the top of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda pre-game to continue the celebration and kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15 and lasts through October 15.
Fans will be entertained by a pre-game on-field performance by The Goya All-Star Dancers, a team of professional salsa dancers including Ismael Otero, Eleanee Jimenez, Cesar Carrasco, Ron Prokopez, Omar Ayala, Miriam Arenas, Franck Muhel, Tina Torres, Carlos Borges and choreographed and lead by MC Joey Corsica.
Mets players will wear blue "Los Mets" jerseys for the game.
Goya Foods' Nicole Toro will sing the national anthem while Anthony Yorio will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. "El Bacan Bacan" Pedro Luis Garcia will make public address announcements in Spanish throughout the game.
Tickets for Hispanic Heritage Night Presented by Goya are on sale now and available online at Mets.com and LosMets.com and by phone at (718) 507-TIXX.
About Goya: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages and distributes over 1,600 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.
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