Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tampa Bay! Check out the events below.
City Center @ Hanna Ave Art Exhibit Summary
September 16th – October 31st
This event gives us an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our city by officially marking the beginning of Hispanic Heritage season. We will also showcase artwork provided by Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc., from Poster Contest participants from years past. The winner of this year’s poster contest will also be available to sign copies of their artwork on September 16.
Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 28th-29th, 11am-9pm
Viva Tampa Hispanic Heritage Festival is an exciting Family, Art, Culinary & Cultural Festival, celebrating the beauty of Tampa Bay's Hispanic Communities. Guests will enjoy a variety of Latin culinary tastes, display partner activations & demos, musical entertainment, and local Latin artisans. This event showcases the history, heritage, and traditions of the Hispanic culture in Tampa
Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival
Saturday, September 28th, 3-8 p.m.
The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd Largo, FL
The Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival has partnered with Creative Pinellas, in collaboration with Mi Gente, Mi Pueblo, in order to bring you LatinX films during Hispanic Heritage Month. More information: creativepinellas.org/event/tampa-bay-latin-international-film-festival-24/
36th City of Tampa Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
October 1st, 11am
The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee (MHHC) invites you to celebrate 36 years of educational and community services. This event allows the organization to support vocational/technical scholarships and community programs. This year’s Guest Speaker is Mr. Orestes Destrade. The Emcee of the event will be Sarykarmen Rivera
Navigating The New Frontier: LGBTQ+ Leadership in the Digital Age
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2 pm - 3 pm ET
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative’s (CoCi) Heritage Month Committee and the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber are excited to host our upcoming program: “Navigating The New Frontier: LGBTQ+ Leadership in the Digital Age.” This event will feature a moderated panel discussion with Hispanic and Latinx business owners and Corporate Partners. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital leadership and the unique challenges and opportunities faced by LGBTQ+ leaders. Join us in discussing LGBTQ+ leadership in the digital age and register here to attend!
MOVIDA
Saturday, October 5th, 2-8 p.m.
In partnership with the City of St. Petersburg and the Warehouse Arts District, Mi Gente Mi Pueblo is hosting this collaborative art exhibition that celebrates ancestral legacies, resilience, courage, and cultural heritage. Details and RSVP here: migentemipueblo.com/movida
Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday, October 8th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SPC Midtown - Room 141, 1048 22nd St. S
Speaker to present on Hispanic-Latino culture and a student panel. Posters and books will be displayed on campus.
Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, October 9th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus - On the Quad, 6605 5th Ave. N
Enjoy a taste of Hispanic-Latino Culture.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
Thursday, October 10th, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
SPC Downtown - DC 210, 244 2nd Ave. N
Join us to connect in familia, as we share good, culture, and community.
Afro Latin Jazz Party
Sunday, October 13th, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Palladium Side Door, 253 5th Ave. N
Presented by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and co-sponsored by Mi Gente Mi Pueblo. Featuring Dimas Sanchez and the Afro Latin Jazz Project in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Details and tickets here: mypalladium.org/events/dimas-sanchez-and-the-afro-latin-jazz-project/
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