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NFL fiesta to celebrate Hispanic heritage

Published: Oct. 8, 2009 at 6:02 PM

MIAMI, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The NFL's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month ends Monday during the Dolphins-New York Jets game in Miami with numerous festivities and community outreach.

In a release Thursday, the league said it plans a grand fiesta at Miami's Land Shark Stadium.

ESPN will televise the contest between the long-time and bitter AFC East rivals.

Among the 300 invited guests will be singers Marc Anthony and Emilio Estefan and former players from both franchises.

Amigos for Kids and the South Florida Autism Charter Schools Inc., local non-profit organizations, will be recognized for their work in South Florida.

Univision Radio, the NFL's Spanish-language radio partner, will broadcast the game in 15 of the top U.S. Hispanic markets, including Miami, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Indianapolis and Houston.

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