Cristo Rey Fiesta Keeps Culture Alive

The Cristo Rey Fiesta, now in its 47th year, brought hundreds together in Lansing for three days of vibrant music, delicious food, and deep cultural celebration. Returning after 20 years, Cynthia Benavides praised how the event has grown while staying true to its mission of honoring Hispanic heritage. Fiesta Director Guillermo Lopez highlighted the church’s welcoming spirit and the event’s role in uniting the community—not just as a fundraiser, but as a living bridge to the past and a powerful force for shared identity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a16802df7bbced60