Univision in full swing with the Latin GRAMMY Street Parties.

The Latin Recording Academy, Eventus and Univision announce the schedule for the 2008 Latin GRAMMY Street Parties. Currently in its sixth year, the “Street Parties” will kick-off in New Jersey’s historic Bergenline Avenue, off 32nd Street between New York Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard, in Union City. The festivals will continue in Chicago’s Plaza Garibaldi on October 5th; South Florida (West 16th Ave. between 37th & 41st St., Hialeah) on October 12th; Los Angeles (Placita Olvera) on October 19th; wrapping up in Dallas (Jefferson Street between Tyler & North Llewellyn) on October 26th. This month-long celebration highlights the enthusiasm, excellence and diversity of the U.S. Hispanic communities and will culminate with the anticipated 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, set for Nov. 13 at Toyota Center in Houston, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

“The Latin GRAMMY Street Parties have become a staple among Hispanic communities, offering all participants, from artists to consumers and sponsors with an outstanding experience. We are proud of the program’s growth as the premier national Hispanic music series, reaching hundreds of thousands of Latinos across the country through an essential part of our culture-music,” said Eventus’ President & CEO Nelson Albareda. “We are excited to continue working with the Latin Recording Academy, Univision, and our sponsors toward achieving tremendous success,” he added.

Media partners for The Latin GRAMMY Street Parties include: Univision TV, Univision Radio, Univision Online, El Nuevo Herald, Al Dia, Impremedia’s La Raza Newspaper, El Diario/La Prensa, and La Opinion.