Hispanic Heritage Month
Get ready to FIESTA!
Enjoy five weeks of nonstop Hispanic Heritage celebrations in Fort Worth starting this September. From lively festivals and parades to concerts and can't-miss events, we're honoring the vibrant impact of Hispanic and Latin culture on our city.
Join us as Visita Fort Worth partners with local favorites like the , La Gran Plaza, , , and Plan your trip and experience the magic of Hispanic culture in the Unexpected City.
Hispanic Heritage Month Facts
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated?
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the integral role the Hispanic/Latin community has played in growing and strengthening our democracy and American culture. It celebrates Hispanic traditions, activities, food, crafts and community.
What Countries Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The celebration coincides with the independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica on September 15, Mexico on September 16, Chile on September 18 and Belize on September 21.
When did Hispanic Heritage Month start?
Celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan 20 years later in 1988.
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The Celebration Never Stops
Fort Worth's vibrant cultural heritage thrives all year-long through community events, restaurants and the city's entrepreneurs.
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