The Brockport community welcomed migrant farmworkers to the area during a Sept. 9 bienvenida celebration. The event began with a bilingual Mass at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. After the liturgy, participants gathered at Sweden Town Park for cultural dances, a meal featuring Mexican and American dishes, and a soccer game between farm camps.
Paul Kimball and Bill Hayles grill hamburgers and hot dogs at Sweden Town Park Sept. 9 as part of a bienvenida celebration welcoming migrant farmworkers to the area.
Members of Ballet Folklorico perform a traditional dance at Sweden Town Park Sept. 9 as part of a bienvenida celebration welcoming migrant farmworkers to the area.
Members of Ballet Folklorico perform a traditional dance at Sweden Town Park Sept. 9 as part of a bienvenida celebration welcoming migrant farmworkers to the area.
Members of Ballet Folklorico perform a traditional dance at Sweden Town Park Sept. 9 as part of a bienvenida celebration welcoming migrant farmworkers to the area.
Mexican and American dishes were served at Sweden Town Park Sept. 9 as part of a bienvenida celebration welcoming migrant farmworkers to the area.
