Flocks of seniors enjoy Christmas luncheon with the stars

Participants snap pictures of Latin stars as they join Commissioner Diaz on the stage at his annual Christmas celebration for District 12 seniors.
(Photos by Ryan Holloway / Miami-Dade County)

(MIAMI, FL) – About 1,300 elderly residents from District 12 enjoyed a festive afternoon with the stars at Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz’s annual Christmas celebration luncheon for senior citizens on Dec. 2 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel.

A host of Latin celebrities and soap opera stars met and danced with the seniors. The event also featured small gifts for attendees and a raffle of gift baskets, televisions and microwaves.

“It’s always a treat to see seniors’ faces light up as they celebrate Christmas with their favorite Latin stars,” Commissioner Diaz said.

Sponsors of the event were Florida East Coast Industries, Jose Milton & Associates, FPL, Related Urban, Odebrecht, Waste Management, AvMed, Sedano’s, Eulen, and ADA Engineering.

Commissioner Diaz dances with a senior at the Christmas celebration.