BLOOMINGTON Nearly 5,000 Latino people live in Bloomington, and they will have a chance to honor their heritage with the rest of the city this weekend.

BloOmington's Fiesta del Otoo returns to Switchyard Park Saturday afternoon. More than 50 organizations from across the county will have a presence at the celebration.

"It's a wonderful opportunity to learn about resources concerning housing, food, recreation, and environment," said Ximena Martinez, Bloomington's Latino outreach coordinator who also coordinated Fiesta del Otoo.

Martinez said she did not want to cancel the fiesta despite nationwide tension concerning immigration patrols because she believes Bloomington needs it.

"We realize here in Bloomington that if we get together, we are stronger as a community," Martinez said. "In c

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