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  • Hundreds of spectators crowd into Mortensen Park to watch the...

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    Hundreds of spectators crowd into Mortensen Park to watch the Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz concert.

  • Internationally renowned Latin singer Ray Gonzalez preforms at Mortensen Park...

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    Internationally renowned Latin singer Ray Gonzalez preforms at Mortensen Park in downtown Hartford Saturday evening.

  • Amalla Gonzalez, 4, of Hartfrod plays the maracas Saturday night.

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    Amalla Gonzalez, 4, of Hartfrod plays the maracas Saturday night.

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  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Jose Davila dances with his daughter Yosmarie, both of Hartford,...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    Jose Davila dances with his daughter Yosmarie, both of Hartford, Saturday night.

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  • Ralph Irizarry lets his musical emotions flow as he plays...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    Ralph Irizarry lets his musical emotions flow as he plays Saturday night.

  • Spectators line the bridge surrounding Mortensen Park to watch the...

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    Spectators line the bridge surrounding Mortensen Park to watch the show.

  • Jacob Morrissette, 7, of Fort Myers Florida eats the last...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    Jacob Morrissette, 7, of Fort Myers Florida eats the last piece of his bar-be-que chicken kabob Saturday night.

  • Hundreds of spectators crowd into Mortensen Park to watch the...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    Hundreds of spectators crowd into Mortensen Park to watch the Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz concert.

  • Hundreds of spectators crowd into Mortensen Park to watch the...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    Hundreds of spectators crowd into Mortensen Park to watch the Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz concert.

  • Anara James, 2, of Glastonbury looks out over the crowd...

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    Anara James, 2, of Glastonbury looks out over the crowd gathered at Mortensen Park. She stands with her parents Simon and Daimar.

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  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Nevaeh Adgers, 7, of Middletown waits for her Pina Colada.

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    Nevaeh Adgers, 7, of Middletown waits for her Pina Colada.

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  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Isaiah, 7, and Leila Sperry, 5, of Windsor dance their...

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    Isaiah, 7, and Leila Sperry, 5, of Windsor dance their version of the Salsa Saturday night.

  • Spectators look down at the music stage in Mortensen Park.

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    Spectators look down at the music stage in Mortensen Park.

  • The crowds line up to enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine...

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    The crowds line up to enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine offered during the Jazz and Salsa festival.

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  • Jacob, 7, and Matt Morrissette enjoy bar-be-que kabobs in Mortensen...

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    Jacob, 7, and Matt Morrissette enjoy bar-be-que kabobs in Mortensen Park.

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  • Noah Rivera, 1, plays with Jada Lugo, 8, both of...

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    Noah Rivera, 1, plays with Jada Lugo, 8, both of Hartford during the Latin Jazz Festival.

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  • Trinity Miranda, 8, of New Britain plays during the Latin...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    Trinity Miranda, 8, of New Britain plays during the Latin Jazz Festival.

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  • David and Patricia Sormanti Salsa dance at Mortensen Park Saturday...

    Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

    David and Patricia Sormanti Salsa dance at Mortensen Park Saturday evening.

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  • Alex Syphers | Special to Courant.com

  • Kejari Belden, 5, of New Britain plays in Mortensen Park...

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    Kejari Belden, 5, of New Britain plays in Mortensen Park Saturday eveing during the Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz Festival.

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The Hartford Riverfront Recapture held its annual Ray Gonzalez Latin and Jazz Festival at Mortensen Park in downtown Hartford Saturday evening, June 29. Hundreds of jazz enthusiasts came out to the show to enjoy live music, Latin cuisine, and salsa dancing.