Atlanta Silverbacks will be part of Fiesta Atlanta ’07.

The Atlanta Silverbacks, Atlanta’s professional soccer team, announced that they will be participating in Fiesta Atlanta ’07, a Hispanic themed Cinco de Mayo celebration set to take place on Sunday, May 6th, 2007 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Fiesta Atlanta is a Lanza Group, LLC production.

The Atlanta Silverbacks will be present at the event all day long and feature appearances by some of their star players. The Silverbacks will sign autographs, take pictures with fans, and test the soccer skills of any volunteers. In regards to being a part of Fiesta Atlanta’07, Laura Fedrigo, Director of Marketing, said: “We are very excited to have found yet another touch point for us to reach out to Atlanta’s growing Hispanic population. Hispanics have not only been very strong supporters of our team, but also enthusiastic participants of our amateur leagues and local championships. We are very happy to be able to interact with this public and to be part of a great Hispanic festival such as Fiesta Atlanta ’07.”

Ralph Herrera, Lanza Group President, said, “We are extremely happy to count upon the support of such a terrific organization with strong ties in the Hispanic community, as the Atlanta Silverbacks are. They are a great and valuable addition to Fiesta Atlanta and will add even more excitement to this day of music, food, fun, games and wholesome family entertainment.”

Fiesta Atlanta ’07 will run from 10am through 7pm on Sunday May 6th, 2007 and feature local and national musical acts performing on the park’s main stage as well as children’s entertainment performed on the children’s stage. Additionally, an artist’s market and food from many Latin American countries will be part of the festival.