Calgary’s Expo Latino showcasing Latin culture heats up this weekend.

The 16th annual festival kicked off Thursday at Prince’s Island Park.

The event features exotic food, an art market and live music and dancing.

Acts you can look forward to include Salsa Fever, which hits the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, and Grupo Mania, a Merengue band playing Saturday morning.

The festival wraps up Sunday night.