Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan and enacted into law in 1988 to cover a 30-day period, which this year runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The theme for 2025 is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.”

The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is hosting a series of events from Sept.15 to Oct. 15.

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 at noon - Kickoff
  Stephen P. Clark Center
  111 NW 1st Street, Lobby
  Featuring mariachis in honor of Mexican Independence Day. Enjoy other performances of folklore, like salsa and merengue, as well as a tribute to Colombia. A multicutural art exhibit will remain on display in the Stephen P. Clark lobby throughout the month. Participants include elected officials and the Consular Corps of Miami.
• Sept. 18-20
  Citizenship Mega Event. 
  Presented by Catholic Legal Services. Free application assistance. 
• Saturday, Oct. 4 - 6 p.m.
  National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Una Noche en España
  Presented by the NAHN Miami Chapter – A cultural gala at the Pullman Hotel celebrating Hispanic heritage with art, music, and dance. Ticketed event to fundraise for nursing students’ scholarships and celebrate our communities.
• Sunday, Oct. 5 -  2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration.
  Live music, food trucks family activities and cultural showcases. Free to the general public.
  Country Village Park, 6650 NW 188th Terrace
• Wednesday, Oct. 8 - 10 a.m. - noon
  Learn How to do Business with Miami-Dade County
  Learn about vendor registration, certification and contracting opportunities
  Milander Park Recreation Center, 4700 Palm Avenue
• Saturday, Oct. 11 - noon to 5:30 p.m.
  Mi Libro Hispano Book Fair
  Westchester Library Health and Wellness information center. Local authors, story time, artistic performances, traditional music, food and more.
  9445 Coral Way
• The Miami-Dade Public Library System is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of online programs, outdoor events and recommended reads for all ages
• Celebrate with Miami International Mall Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Enjoy cultural performances and family fun. 

Learn more about the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board or call 305-375-5098.