Friday, June 11, 2004: The Pan American Celebration at US Cellular Field was a great success! The Chicago White Sox certainly know how to entertain their Fans! There were 5 orchestras scattered throughout the complex including several Latin orchestras; Caribbean Swing, Eliezer y Nuevo Tumbao, Jesus Enriquez accompanying Kevin Ceballos, Los Bandoleros and the Business.

In addition to the orchestras, the organizers made sure that dancers were also part of the festivities. Los Soneros Del Swing from Chicago's Dance Academy of Salsa performed a hot Mambo routine on the field as part of the pre-game show. They also accompanied a new Chicago rising star "Gino" as he sang a hot Merengue then proceeded to sing the National Anthem.

SalsaChicago.com had two of its Latin orchestras in the house on the upper level. As people stepped off the escalators, they were greeted with the hot sounds of Latin Music. Many of them stopped to squeeze in a dance or two, some came back between innings just to enjoy the music.

The day was a bit gray and rain was in the forecast, but at least it didn't rain and the evening turned out to be spectacular. Unfortunately, the White Sox lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-4 but not after a valiant effort in the late innings.

Overall, it was a good game and a fun way to spend a Friday evening and for that we say, "GO White Sox GO!"

Pictues by Miguel Mendez & Sofia Ivanova.