Guide: San Antonio's Hispanic Heritage Month events
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Hispanic Heritage Month brings San Antonio several opportunities to celebrate and reflect on the city's history of Latino struggle and triumph.
The big picture: The month started Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15 nationwide to honor Latinos' contributions to America.
- It also coincides with Independence Day in Mexico and several Central American countries.
In San Antonio, there are plenty of chances to celebrate across town.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Check out The Rock at La Cantera's free Hispanic Heritage Month programming starting Friday.
- Frost Plaza will host local musicians Llamativa and Vanita Leo, vendors and a lowrider car show from 6-11pm.
- The Rock will also host a screening of "Wish" on Oct. 4 at 7:30pm.
Make a splash at the Puro Pinche Pool Party's Hispanic Heritage Month edition Sunday from 11am-4pm.
- There will be a DJ spinning Latino dance beats, food and a voter registration booth.
- $35 tickets include a complimentary cocktail.
Celebrate the inaugural International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival at UTSA's downtown campus on Oct. 5 from noon-11pm.
- The free music event — headlined by the Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra — will include food and workshops.
Enjoy over 20 years of tradition at the free Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival at the Arneson River Theatre on Oct. 12 from noon-9pm.
- Hear mariachi performances from local and regional middle and high school students.
Prioritize wellness at the free Hispanic Heritage Health Fair at Barrio Dog on Oct. 12 from noon-4pm.
- There will be health screenings, resources, vendors and more.
Join the seventh annual Fiesta Alegria, hailed as the city's official end to Hispanic Heritage Month, on Oct. 19 at Plaza Guadalupe.
- The free event features a long lineup of music from 4:30pm-midnight.