their home countries, 31% of the population worked in agriculture, 13% in construction, and 11% in professional industries. Language 61% of the population did not speak English, while 35% were bilingual. 3.9% spoke an indigenous language. The main language spoken at home was Spanish, though 10% either only spoke English or English and Spanish at home. Religion Most of the population went to mass every week. At the time, the ratio of men to women in mass was 55 to 46. Women went to mass more often, and it was reported that most people came to mass with two to three other members of their household. 80% went to mass in car, compared to 9% by paid ride, and 43% of the population prefers mass at noon, alongside the 80% who prefer mass on Sunday. Only a small percentage, 6.5%, practiced a religion other than Christianity, though 10% reported living with someone who practiced a non-Christian religion. 10% of the population needed baptism services, while over 25% had already used the service. Another 25% of the population expressed the need for Bible study. Half the population preferred to send their children to a parochial school. Finally, 73% of the population had never served in a parish ministry. Needs The same study reports that main needs of the Hispanic population include: More report social needs (35%) than religious needs (29%) Most people know what services are offered in their parishes The greatest needs are for English classes (35%), legal advice (33%), helping getting driver's licenses (28%), and medical care (17%) Few need financial help or employment assistance Services actually used include English language classes (20%), youth group, financial support, and newcomers groups Culture Atlanta's vibrant and growing Hispanic community is represented at Festival Peachtree Latino, held annually Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta. The festival, which celebrates Hispanic-American culture, is the largest multicultural event in the entire Southeast. The festival features arts and crafts, family activities, sporting events, a parade, dance demonstrations, ethnic foods, and a live music stage featuring international performers from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. In addition, over 250 exhibitors present favorite brands, souvenirs and interactive displays. The festival, which began in 2000, continues to grow in attendance. It is free and open to the public. Plaza Fiesta Plaza Fiesta is located in metro Atlanta's most diverse communities, in the intersection of Clairmont Road and