Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 – Thursday Sept. 15 to Saturday Oct. 15 – is a month set aside to remember the hard work, contribution and dedication of Latinos in America where the public gets a chance to really focus on Hispanic culture and history. It is also a month during which several Latin American Independence Days are celebrated. Take a look at Hispanic Heritage Month Events in big cities throughout the U.S.

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Hispanic Heritage Month NYC Events

If you are in New York City during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, check out the Macy’s Herald Square “in concert” on Sept. 27 featuring songwriter Jencarlos Canela. Join the crowd to learn about Carlos’ Cuban background, his sense of style and his career. You can get a picture with the star as well when you spend $25 or more.

The El Barrio Latin Jazz festival will start on Thursday Sept. 15 at P.S. 109. Attendees will learn about the Latin music scene in Harlem and its global impact while enjoying live jazz performances. The festival will continue through Sept. 25.

Room 28 group presents an event on Wednesday Sept. 21 at El Museo Del Barrio where this group shares culturally relevant information about the Latino community through comedy sketches.

Hispanic Heritage Month Los Angeles Events

If you are in Los Angeles, check out the El Grito de Dolores event on Sept. 16 in Downtown L.A. El Grito marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence and each year, the City of Los Angeles celebrates with a reenactment of the battle on the steps of City Hall.

The whole family can enjoy the Latino L.A. Festival on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. in Wilmington Waterfront Park. There is rock climbing, face painting and an obstacle course for kids while adults get to enjoy various art exhibits and a live performance by Susie Hansen Latin Band.

Hispanic Heritage Month D.C.

If you are in the Nation’s Capital, check out the National Gallery of Art from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for Hispanic Heritage Month. There are Spanish-language guided tours and audio guides available for an exhibit that honors Latino culture.

Attend the Prince George County Hispanic Festival on Sept. 18 at Lane Manor Park in the D.M.V area where you will get a taste of Hispanic culture through carnival games, arts and crafts, live music and food.

There is also the Latino Festival – Fiesta D.C. held Sept. 17 to Sept. 18 in Downtown D.C. The fiesta has a parade, science festival, international cuisine and more. If you like animals, enjoy some time at the National Zoo on Sept. 18 where there will be Latin American food, costumed dancers and Latino music in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2016.

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