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.