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7/18/2022 MEDIA ADVISORY: 212th Colombian Independence Day celebration to be held on July 19
STATE HOUSE – Four Rhode Island legislators of Colombian descent will be hosting the 212th Colombian Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, July 19 at 5 p.m. in the State Room of the State House

Sen. Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket), Rep. Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D-Dist. 16, Central Falls, Pawtucket) and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D-Dist. 56, Central Falls) will host the celebration.

The event will celebrate the rich culture and history of Colombia and the impact Colombian-Americans have had in Rhode Island.  The celebration is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will also be served.

The celebration will be able to be viewed on Capitol Television here: https://www.rilegislature.gov/CapTV/Pages/default.aspx.



For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124