Reported by Debbie Rivera
Photos by Felix "Nacho" Rivera

Florida Rep.

The 5th annual Fiestas Patronales were celebrated on Oct. 6-9th 2005. Las Fiestas were dedicated to "La Vedette de America The legendary "Iris Chacon" and singer, composer Roberto Anglero. The masters of ceremony direct from PR Roberto Vigoreaux and Junior Echevarria. The guest performing live were Giovanni Hidalgo, Mario Ortiz Jr. and his orchestra with the surprise reunion of the original singers Anthony Cruz and Primi Cruz, other guest performers were ex singers from Apolo Sound Tito Cruz, Sammy Gonzalez, and Papo Sanchez. The famous timbalero Edgardo Morales was also present. This year was definitely a star event that was enjoyed by young and old.