In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Lancaster will host a public celebration on Saturday, Oct. 15, in Binns Park and Ewell Plaza in downtown Lancaster. Attendees will be able to experience culture, food, dancing, music, and community from noon to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Binns Park will host live music and a beer garden, with food vendors lining the 100 block of North Queen Street. Family-friendly activities will take place in Ewell Plaza.

The event will include a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Brenda K. Starr, plus other performances and live dance demonstrations. The full performer lineup can be found at http://www.visitlancastercity.com/hhm.

The city of Lancaster will also announce the recipients of Hispanic Heritage Month Lifetime Achievement Awards. The recipients are individuals who have significantly impacted Lancaster city's Hispanic community.