Comment on Latino Festival works to build stronger community

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Festival Latino de Cedar Rapids began Sunday with many attendees seeking out spots in the shade for a break from the summer sun, but a burst of rain just over an hour into the event gave guests a new reason to find shelter.The brief showers didn’t dampen the fun, however, as the third annual event continued on with its offerings of traditional Latino food, live music, activities for children and the World Cup final on a jumbo-sized screen at Greene Square Park.Event chairman Anthony Brown said once organizers realized the event had been scheduled on the same day as the World Cup final, they got the idea to broadcast it on the big screen.