Join us for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sunday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m. when the Crew hosts the Portland Timbers at Lower.com Field. Come celebrate Columbus’ local Hispanic community!
View below for a guide of the celebrations happening at Lower.com Field on Sunday:
March to the Match
Crew fans of all ages are invited pre-match to join the lively and inclusive March to the Match, which provides an opportunity to capture the intense build-up to each home match day at Lower.com Field. Rally for the march under the bridge on Nationwide Blvd. and join the Grand Marshals of the march: the Ohio Hispanic Coalition, La Turbina Amarilla, and Guardia Noventa y Seis.
Pre-Match Concert
Starting at 11:30 a.m. on the stage at the Community Plaza, listen to the tunes of Troubled Sapiens, a local Spanglish punk rock group!
U.S. National Anthem
The U.S. National Anthem will be performed by Columbus-based bilingual singer Karen Labra.
During the team's procession to the pitch and for the singing of the U.S. National Anthem, flags from all Hispanic countries will be held on the pitch by individuals representing each country.
In-Match Activities
Several stadium announcements including the Starting XI will be made in Spanish, while DJ Leek will play Hispanic-themed warm-up and halftime music.
The Crew Shop
The Crew Shop will feature unique themed apparel and accessories to celebrate the day. Items include special "Vamos Columbus Crew" t-shirts and scarves, as well as calavera-adorned koozies.
