08/14/2025
August 2nd, 2025 was a very important date for our Latin community. We brought back the Fiesta Hispana. Bringing back this nostalgic experience also meant bringing back the Fiesta Hispana Queen(Reina). Awarding these young women not just a title, but scholarships to assist them in their futures.
The Fiesta Hispana Queen(Reina) Coronation is a program designed to acknowledge the accomplishments of Hispanic female youth in the Rockford area, rather than a traditional beauty pageant, with the goal of recognizing and cultivating the exceptional qualities and leadershipabilities of these outstanding young women.
Congratulations to all of the applicants👏🏼
Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate Elisa Solis as the well-deserved Fiesta Hispana Queen of 2025.
1st runner up- Victoria Fong
2nd runner up- Jocelyn Lopez
Stay tuned for announcement for Fiesta Hispana 2026. Applications will be available soon.
Qualifications:
- Hispanic Background
- Must be 16 years old to 21 years old
- Must be attending High - School or College
- Must be a resident of - Rockford and the
surrounding area (Loves Park, Machesney Park,
Cherry Valley, Belvidere
Scholarship:
-Fiesta Hispana Reina $2,000
-1st Runner up $1,000
-2nd Runner up $500
For more information message: Melissa Santillan
We’d love to hear from you if you have any photographs or short stories to share on our page about the Fiesta Hispana.
We invite you and your business to explore our Sponsorship packages and discover how you can become a valued Sponsor.
A special thank you to our Fiesta Hispana Queen Committee and our Judges.
Committee:
Evangelina NotEva
Gelica Lara
Daisy Avila
Tania Medina
Angelica Jazmin Hernandez
Judges:
Nicole Landreth
Beth Howard
Yolanda Mendoza
Photographer: Tania Medina Photography
