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Dallas-Fort Worth area hosts multiple Hispanic Heritage Month events

A variety of cultural celebrations, parades, and exhibitions are scheduled across the Dallas-Fort Worth region from September 15 to October 15.

Sasha Esparza

September 11, 20262 min read

Hispanic Heritage Festival - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15, offering residents of North Texas a wide range of cultural activities. The upcoming schedule includes concerts, parades, and multi-day festivities designed for families and individuals. Organizers have noted that weather or other factors may cause schedule adjustments, so attendees are advised to verify details on official event websites before making plans.

In Dallas, Reunion Tower is hosting a series of activities on its GeO-Deck, including a Lotería game, a pop-up with Hooligan Kitchen Collective, and a Mexico Independence Day celebration featuring Las Estrellas de Tejas Folklórico Dancers. A special light show will also mark the Independence Day observance.

These activities are included with general admission, which costs between $10 and $40 depending on age, while children three and under enter for free. The tower is located at 300 Reunion Blvd. E.

Galleria Dallas is presenting an exhibition of work by Texas artist Brenda Melgoza Ciardiello, whose pieces utilize wild clay, minerals, and plants in sculptures and photo montages. Free performances by local Hispanic and Latino dance and music groups will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 4 p.m. The exhibition runs from September 8 through early November on Level 1 near The Westin.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will host an all-day celebration on September 12, featuring a Quinceañera Fashion Show for girls ages 15 and 16, a vendor market, and live entertainment. The event also includes a mocktail class. Admission is $25.95 for adults and $21.95 for children ages 2 to 12, with free entry for those under 2.

The venue is located at 8525 Garland Road.

The city of Dallas is hosting a Mexican Independence Festival and procession on September 12 at Dallas City Hall Plaza. The event, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m., will feature arts and crafts, live music from mariachis and bandas, and is free to the public.

In Fort Worth, the Stockyards will hold its Fiestas Patrias Parade on September 13, showcasing charros, escaramuzas, dancing horses, and floats. The day will also include live music, ballet folklorico, and vendor booths, with both free and ticketed events available. Additionally, the Fort Worth Botanical Garden is hosting a two-day celebration on September 19 and 20, featuring cultural performances, exhibitions, and dining options.

Attendees are encouraged to wear traditional clothing, and admission is free.

Source: yahoo.com.

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Sasha Esparza

Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.

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