Paris, the young daughter of El Chacal and La Leidy, is gearing up for her first baseball game. On May 18th, her dad will close Cuban Heritage Day with a concert at the Marlins Stadium in Miami.
The little girl’s parents shared an adorable photo on Instagram, showing her in a mini Marlins jersey. The back of the jersey reads "La Chacalita" with the number 23, a snapshot her parents proudly displayed to their followers.
El Chacal also arrived at the stadium in his team jersey and threw a pitch before the game, with legendary former Marlins pitcher, Liván Hernández, as his catcher.
The reggaeton artist and the veteran player mingled during the event, which faced criticism from the Cuban exile community in Miami this year.
Singer Leoni Torres performed the Cuban National Anthem before the game. After his performance, he revealed a shirt with the slogan "Patria y Libertad."
Last year, during the World Baseball Classic game between Cuba and the United States, fans wearing shirts and holding signs with "Patria Vida" were denied entry to the stadium. Outraged by the Marlins' stance, Cuban artists, influencers, and athletes refused to participate in this year's Cuban Heritage Day.
Key Details About Cuban Heritage Day at Marlins Stadium
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Cuban Heritage Day event at the Marlins Stadium, including criticisms and important highlights.
Why was the Cuban Heritage Day event criticized?
The event faced criticism from the Cuban exile community in Miami due to the Marlins' previous stance of prohibiting fans from wearing "Patria Vida" shirts and holding similar signs.
Who performed the Cuban National Anthem at the event?
Cuban singer Leoni Torres performed the Cuban National Anthem before the game.