Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston
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Hispanic Heritage Month brings Houston several opportunities to celebrate and reflect on the city's history of Latino struggle and triumph.
The big picture: The month lasts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 nationwide to honor Latinos' contributions to America.
- It also coincides with the anniversaries of several Central American countries' independence.
In Houston, there are plenty of chances to celebrate across town.
- Here are a few of our favorites:
⚾ Hang out at the Hispanic Heritage Street Festival outside Minute Maid Park before the Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 21.
- Tickets to the game, which start at $19, are required for entry to the festival. The festival is from 3–6pm, with first pitch at 6:10pm. The first 10,000 fans in the stadium will get a free Astros sugar skull bobblehead.
- The Astros are also giving away a José Altuve "Los Astros" replica jersey to the first 10,000 fans at the game Sept. 20 and a wearable "Los Astros" flag to the first 10,000 fans Sept. 22.
🎺 Not into baseball? Head over to Avenida Houston for the Party on the Plaza concert featuring Mexican ska pioneers Inspector and romantic psychedelic rock group Ramona on Sept. 21.
- Free. 7–9:30pm.
🎻 Listen to the sounds of Latin American and Hispanic composers at the Houston Symphony's Fiesta Sinfonica at Jones Hall on Sept. 27.
- Free, but a reservation is required. 7:30pm.
🤝 Enjoy a free Hispanic Heritage Month festival and resource fair at Bayland Park on Sept. 28.
- Free. Noon to 4pm.
👑 Attend the inaugural Live at Live Oak concert series at Memorial Park with a performance by Houston's own Cristina Amaro and her Selena and Latin tribute CTS Band on Sept. 28.
- Free. 5pm.
🎤 Check out the 45th annual Festival Chicano at Miller Outdoor Theatre from Oct. 3 to 5.
- Acts include David Marez, Los Desperadoz and Avizo.
- Free. 7pm each night.
💃 Miller Outdoor Theatre is also hosting the Danmar Academy of Performing Arts' original production of "Anahuac: A Paradise Between Waters," presented by the Institute of Hispanic Culture on Oct. 12.
- Free. 7:30pm.
🦉 Hear from Houston's activists as Rice University closes out its Latine Heritage Month festivities Oct. 17.
- Free. Noon.