Sep. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Hundreds of Sunnyside residents flocked to Lowery Plaza beneath the elevated 7 train Sunday evening to celebrate the return of Sunnyside Night Market and a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The event, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), transformed 40th St-Lowery Plaza into a vibrant community space for five hours on Sunday, Sept. 21.

The night market, which debuted in Sunnyside in October 2024, returned on Sunday with dozens of stalls selling a variety of unique goods and Latin-inspired foods – from authentic Latin bites such as pupusas and taco bowls to creative dishes such as Mexican pizza.

The event also featured performances from Colombian artist Ricardo Esteban, Mexican folkloric dance group Manhatitlan, Ecua

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