Every year, from September 15-October 15, Fort Worth pulses with festivities for Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s events and activities will showcase the diversity and unity of the Hispanic community in Fort Worth. Enjoy live music, parades, festivals, food and drinks from the vibrant traditions of the Latin American community. 

Come out to these events as we celebrate Hispanic and Latino American contributions to our city’s history, culture and society.
 

Latin American Flag Parade 

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 

Saturday, September 14 
 

To kick off the Botanic Garden’s Celebramos!, a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the 2nd annual Latin American Flag Parade! Led by the talented Ballet Folklorico, the flag parade will march through the Garden with flag-bearers from every country in Latin America. Admission to the Garden on September 14 is free. Click here to see all Botanic Garden celebrations throughout the month, including a Tequila & Margarita Festival on September 21, Latin Dance Festival on September 22, Quincenera Fashion Show & Mariachi Festival on October 6, and so much more!  

 

Fiestas Patrias Parade & Celebration 

Northside Neighborhood & Fort Worth Stockyards  

Sunday, September 15 @ 11am 
 

Head to the Northside neighborhood for the ultimate celebration of Hispanic Heritage on the official first day of the celebration month! The Fiestas Patrias parade will move through Northside, with dancers, special guests, live music, food and more.  

 

Mexico en la Sangre 

Cowtown Coliseum 

Sunday, September 15 @ 2pm 
 

That afternoon, enjoy Mexico en la Sangre, a special Mexican rodeo, at Cowtown Coliseum. Featuring Escaramuzas Charras, the female equestrian sport performing synchronized maneuvers on horseback, and other skilled athletes performing at the top level of rodeo and entertainment. 

 

Grito de Independencia 

La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth 

Sunday, September 15 @ 1-6pm 


This all-day festival unites the community celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. Featuring live bands, ballet folklorico dance performances, and the Grito de Independencia, or Declaration of Independence, recited by the Mexican Consulate’s Consul General of Dallas.  

 

Car and Culture Show 

Sundance Square Plaza 

Saturday, September 21 @ 12-8pm 
 

Enjoy a day of autos and atmosphere at the Sundance Square Car & Culture Show. An exciting lowrider car show, this celebratory event in Sundance Square Plaza will feature music, food and the lively culture of the lowrider community. 

 

Sonidos del Summer – Baila Esta Cumbia 

Marine Park 

Saturday, September 7 @ 5pm 
 

Meet at Marine Park in Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood for live music from Selena Forever Tribute Band, Cultura Markets artisan vendors, food vendors, non-profit and business resources, activities for kids and more! 

 

Festival de Cine Latino Americano  

Rose Marine Theater 

October 11-13 
 

The Festival de Cine Latino Americano will feature the very best international Latino and Latin American content. The three-day festival will showcase and support existing and emerging creative Latino filmmakers worldwide by creating a space for innovative, original and thought-provoking works by, about and for the Latino community. 

 

Michelada Festival 

General Worth Square, Downtown Fort Worth 

Sunday, October 13 
 

Celebrate food, music, heritage and, of course, micheladas in downtown Fort Worth! Admission is absolutely free, with free samples of michelada mix before 2pm. Also featuring a Michelada Competition, live music, dancing, and lots of food and drink to enjoy. 


Ongoing Celebrations 

 

Festival Viva Mexico 

Don Artemio 

August 28 to October 20 

For the second year in a row, Don Artemio will celebrate the occasion with Chile en Nogada, a special, traditional dish made from roasted and peeled poblano peppers stuffed with a unique picadillo and covered in a walnut-cream sauce known as nogada. It’s a dish as beautiful as it is delicious, and the warm tones of Don Artemio’s space only heightens the experience. Learn more here.  

 

Sundance Square Plaza 

Every weekend, Thursday – Sunday evenings 

Throughout the year, Sundance Square Plaza transforms into a wonderful space to hear live, local music from a myriad of genres. During Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin music creates the soundtrack for your night out in Sundance Square. Stop by during a night out and enjoy dancing under twinkling lights, with dining and entertainment options just steps away.  

 

Dickies Arena Performances 

Get tickets to see your favorite Latin musicians perform at Dickies! Performances include:  


La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth – La Gran Plaza is more than a shopping center; it’s a landmark that profoundly impacts the area’s development, community cohesion and cultural landscape. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the hub will feature events on weekends to commemorate and honor heritage and history. Click here to see events and learn more. 

Artes de la Rosa at Rose Marine Theater – The historic theater dates back to the 1920s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s an active Hispanic theater that focuses on music, theater and performances from Latino heritage and influences. Click here to learn more about their events during Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Gallery Nights – Latin art exhibitions will take place all over the city. Sundance Square’s galleries will be particularly lively, with their September 7th Fall Gallery Night, including the opening of the Latin Art Exhibition at Caravan of Dreams and a gallery opening reception at 400h Gallery. These exhibitions will explore themes of identity, migration and cultural traditions.  

Erika Duque Scully will have a solo exhibition of “Aether” at the Fort Works Art Gallery, September 7-October 5. Aether will explore the boundaries between reality and fantasy with her imagined compositions and works. 

Go to FortWorth.com/HispanicHeritage to find even more ways to celebrate the month!