15 Sep Celebrate Latinx Heritage

Bienestar, it’s time to — safely — celebrate! From September 15 – October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month will honor and celebrate Hispanic and Latinx cultures with festivities, fun and educational activities and traditions! 

El Grito Community Festival kicks off the month at Shute Park in Hillsboro on September 18th! Celebrate El Grito, Mexico’s Independence Day, and the independence from Spain of Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Honduras. Festivities include:

✅Live Music

✅Kids’ activities

✅Hot food and vendors 

✅Community booths

✅A traditional El Grito de la Independencia ceremony

✅Lots of fun!

Good health and safety are part of the party so vaccines will be available at El Grito by Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center’s mobile vaccine clinic.

The event, hosted by the City of Hillsboro and Centro Cultural, will begin at 3 pm and go until 8 pm, at 750 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro. Click Here for more information.

More Ways to Celebrate:

In Portland on September 15th, a celebration will take place at the Moda Center, from 11 am – 11 pm. Free Admission! 

Click Here to learn more in Spanish.

El Grito Storytime from Hillsboro Libraries in Spanish – Click Here to Listen

Make a Piñata Mexicana: Click here to Learn How!

Make El Grito Decorations: Click Here for a few tips!

It’s important to participate in these community traditions, even during the pandemic. Please be safe, wear your mask and maintain physical distance. 

For more about COVID-19, resources and more, Click Here to Read the Updated FAQ!