Celebrate Hispanic, Latino Culture at These Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The dynamic city of San Antonio is about to host a month-long celebration starting this weekend in honor of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. Hispanic Heritage Month enables the community to appreciate the distinctive historical and cultural contributions of these nations. These include advocacy work, artwork, and traditional foods, as elaborated by the National Museum of the American Latino.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Significance and Timeline
The celebration commences on Sept. 15 and concludes on Oct. 15. This mid-September starting point facilitates the inclusion of several Central American countries that celebrate their independence days during this period. The countries include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, all celebrating their Independence Days on Sept. 15, Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18, and Belize on Sept. 21.
A Glimpse into the Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The city is warming up for several Hispanic Heritage Month events. Below is a snapshot of the exciting activities planned for the occasion:
Free 43rd-Annual Dieciséis de Septiembre Parade by Avenida Guadalupe Association
“Always Pa’delante” Mural Installation
“Newspaper Boys: Ayer y Hoy en San Anto” by Oscar A. Galán Jr. and Martin Emmanuel Rangel
Diez y Seis Mexican Charreada
Dieciséis Fiestas Patrias
Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival
Fiesta Alegria by Avenida Guadalupe Association
Fiesta Patrias at Traders Village
First Friday Flix
Fourth Friday at the Frost Plaza
Vibrant Music and Dance Traditions “Rio Bravo” by Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
“Mariachi Mondays”
Mercadito Cultural at Pearl’s Farmers Markets
Music on the Springs at 1100 Springs Plaza
“Nichos y Dichos” Exhibit by MujerArtes Women’s Clay Cooperative
Rey Feo Superhero River Parade
Sazon Latin Food Festival
Second Saturday Convivo
Talk-ito de Nopalitos
“The Fantastikos” Bilingual Production
“Viaje Oníríco” Latino Collection
Viva Dieceséis at Pearl Park
Viva México! Folklorico Performance
Residents and visitors of San Antonio can look forward to a month abounding with cultural celebration, invoking a sense of pride and unity in the community.
