Hispanic community celebrates their heritage

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local Hispanic community is celebrating their heritage with a festival.

St. Mary’s annual Kermes Family Festival was held Sunday. Organizers say it’s a way for the community to learn about Hispanic culture. They say about 700 people showed up to support the event.

“As you can see, it’s close to September 16, the independence from pretty much Central America and Mexico, so that’s why we try to celebrate and get all the people invited,” said organizer, Manuel Cobian.

Organizers say this is the fifth year for the festival.