Highlights of the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month schedule include: 
 

• 53rd Annual Hecho en Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala & Awards Celebration
Saturday, September 12, 5:30-11:30pm 
This signature event at the Fort Worth Convention Center honors local business leaders, entrepreneurs and community advocates driving positive changed in our community.  

• ¡Fiestas Patrias Parade and Celebration! in the Historic Stockyards 
Sunday, September 13, 10am-4pm
This spirited parade kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month festivities and features ballet folkloríco, charros, escaramuzas, dancing horses, mariachis, a vendor fair and more in one of Fort Worth’s most iconic settings. 

• Espirítu de Mexico Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum 
Sunday, September 13, 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Matinee and evening ticketed Mexican rodeos showcasing charros, escaramuzas and traditional performances.

• Fiestas Patrias at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth
Sunday, September 13, 1-6:30pm 
An energetic community gathering in honor of Mexican Independence Day, featuring local organizations, live music, food, dance and the traditional “El Grito.” 

• ¡Celebramos! at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Kick-Off Event
Saturday, September 19, 10am-2pm
Celebrate the start of ¡Celebramos! with a FREE Admission Day at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This event celebrates Hispanic heritage, culture and community starting with a performance by Abuelos Folklorico, followed by the Latin Flag Parade featuring flags from every Latin American country. The event will also feature food trucks and a dance party! 

• ¡Celebramos! Garden Fiesta at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden 
Saturday, September 19, 8pm
Garden Fiesta brings food, drinks and dancing to the Horseshoe Garden. A dedicated stage will also feature live music from DJ Alexander Bangs and a performance by local band Mixtape Vibez. 21+ only. 

• Live Music at Sundance Square Plaza 
An evening of free live music and fun for the entire family. 
   • Wednesday, September 16 - Mexican Independence Day Mariachi Sol de Texas, 7-10pm 
   • Saturday, September 19 - El Chanclazo, 8-11pm 
   • Sunday, September 20 - El Grupo Cache, 7-10pm 
   • Wednesday, September 23 - Carlos Ramos, 7-10pm
   • Friday, September 25 - Squeezebox Bandits, 8-11pm 
   • Sunday, September 27 - Mariachi Real de Alvarez, 7-10pm 

• Car and Culture Show at Sundance Square Plaza 
Saturday, September 19, 12-11pm  
An annual event featuring lowrider car culture from DFW, California and Florida, in partnership with the Duke’s Car Club, the oldest lowrider club in the US. The event also features live music, market vendors, food, fall gallery night in the Houston Street galleries and more family-friendly entertainment.

• ¡Celebramos! Family Fun & Wellness Day at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden 
Sunday, September 20, 10am-3pm 
Spend a day focused on family, health and play. Wellness offerings in the Leonard Courtyard include health information, consultations, nutritional guidance and financial wellness resources. Family activities in Fuller Garden include lotería, bounce houses, chalk art, games and ice cream trucks.

• Noche de Las Ranas Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the TCU Tailgate 
TCU celebrates Hispanic heritage with music, food and festivities ahead of the Horned Frogs game. 

• 11th Annual Fort Worth Michelada Festival in Downtown Fort Worth 
Sunday, October 11, 12-8pm 
A flavorful street festival celebrating the beloved Mexican beverage with live music, food and Michelada vendors. This year’s event has expanded to Sundance Square Plaza with more live music on the Plaza stage.

•¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Saturday, October 18, 10am-4pm
A full day of Hispanic music, dance and tradition with mariachi and folkloríco performances, a quinceañera runway show, a short children’s opera by the Fort Worth Opera. 

• ¡Celebramos! Blessing of the Animals at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Saturday, October 18, 5-6pm
Head over to the Garden Center for the heartwarming Blessing of the Animals, a family-friendly event honoring your furry companions.  

• Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras at The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame 
Currently on View 
This exhibition highlights the importance of the escaramuzas’ culturally rich roots dating back to the Mexican Revolution to the sport escaramuza which consists of an eight-member team of equestirans executing intricate patterns at a gallop. The exhibition features adelita-inspired dresses, trajes de charra, sombreros, rebozos, boots and matching tack, with changeouts supporting different themes within escaramuza. 


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. 

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