San José Festival Unites Youth and City | Costa Rica News

Costa Rica News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

San José’s annual Band Festival turned Central Avenue into a vibrant stage where ten schools dazzled crowds with drums, brass, and traditional dances under perfect sunny skies—each school getting thirty minutes to shine. Mayor Diego Miranda praised the event as a vital tool for youth engagement, using creative outlets to steer kids away from crime and build stronger ties between government and schools. Beyond the performances, he issued a powerful call for national unity, urging all branches of government to set aside differences and collaborate for Costa Rica’s future. This festival was more…