Bengals Munoz set to Marshall Hispanic Festival tomorrow in Dayton; Which National Music and Dance Groups will be there?

On Saturday, the biggest Hispanic Festival in Ohio will go down in Dayton, Ohio.

Anthony Munoz set to Marshall Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday at Rivercape

And when you have the biggest event in the state, you look for the biggest names possible.

When  Karla Knox-Gordon, a secretary for PACO, and the Chairwoman for the Parade,  was thinking about who could be a possible embassador for the Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, she went to her husband.
Marvan Gordon, a football coach at Belmont, suggested that maybe she reach out to Former Cincinnati Bengals lineman, and Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz.

After all, Munoz is Latin.

"And who knows?" Marvan told Karla.
"He might just say yes."


While Karla thought it might be a longshot, she sent the information about the Festival, which will feature the best dancers, musicians, performers and food from all over the country as they will celebrate the Hispanic culture

Within a day, Munoz and his team and responded.

And the next thing you know, it was all in stone, as the top Bengal of All-Time will be the Grand Marshall for the big event in Dayton.

The Mayor of Dayton, Nan Whaley, also will be in the parade as well.

When Munoz heard about the event,
he wanted to be a part of it, without hesitation.

And when you have some of the best performers coming from all parts of the world?
Why would you miss it?

The Festival will take place at Riverscape in Downtown Dayton. It will go from 11-11, with a myriad of music performances, vendors, and people.  The parade will start at noon.

With great weather, this could be the event of the summer! 

Just ask Anthony Munoz.

Bengals invade Dayton; Which player is fan favorite?

 After checking out the Cincinnati Bengals practice at West Carrollton High School, the excitement of the Bengals season starting is definitely here in the 937.

Bengals legend with West Carrollton AD

All-Pro DL Geno Atkins having a laugh

     In front of 6,000+ fans the Cincinnati Bengals participated in the public practice at West Carrollton HS.
   Marvin Lewis spoke to the  football team first, followed by a hour-plus long practice in which the Bengals put on a show.

With beautiful weather & a rabid fan base?
It was all smiles throughout as the Bengals worked out less than 2 weeks away from the start of the NFL Season.

And which player got the most love from Dayton peeps?

DB Adam Jones, as the celebrated DB was hooted and hollered to all day during the practice from the fans.
 "More Bengals should be like you" was what one fan screamed as Jones made his way on the field.

Jones made a play on special teams and the fans went wild. As he strutted his way over to the crowd he waved his hands in a "Get it hype" format, which sent fans almost over the edge.

The Bengals have 2 more games before they take on the Jets in the season opener.

Bengals practice in Dayton area today

The Cincinnati Bengals will hold a open practice to the public today at 4pm at West Carrollton High School.

The Bengals, who come to the Dayton area every year, has came back to West Carrollton this year after practicing at Springboro last year

   Head coach Marvin Lewis will speak to the Pirates team before the Bengals practice.

The practice is from 4-6 with the players signing autographs immediately afterwards.