CLEVELAND — EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on July 25, 2022.
There will be a plethora of events taking place in Northeast Ohio during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
The month recognizing the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans will take place from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15.
Here is a list of the different ways you can celebrate across Northeast Ohio:
Hispanic Heritage Opening Ceremony
- Friday, Sept. 16, from 6–8:30 p.m.
- Free admission
- 601 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland
- Register HERE by Sept. 9
Roberto Clemente Day
- Saturday, Sept. 17, from 12-8 p.m.
- Roberto Clemente Park
- 3690 Seymour Avenue, Cleveland
- For more information visit Roberto Clemente Park Project on Facebook
- Contact Rosa Cruz | 216-202-9557 | r.ortacruz3@gmail.com
1st Annual Latin Culinary Competition
- Friday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free admission
- 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland
- Register HERE by Sept. 16
¡Celebrando! Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Event
- Saturday, Sept. 17, from 4-8 p.m.
- Free admission
- Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
- For more information, click HERE
Fiesta En La Plaza
- Saturday, Oct. 1, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Playhouse Square's US Bank Star Plaza
- FREE
Eliminating Disparities and Building Equity: A Social Justice Lens Conference
- Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free admission
- 2226 West 89th Street, Cleveland
- Speaker: Dr. Haner Hernandez, who is nationally recognized for his work to improve addiction recovery services for the Latinx community
- Reserve your seat by contacting Rev. Dr. Felix Muniz at 216-408-8802
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Saturday, Sep. 24, from 10 am - 2 pm
- Free admission
- Union Home Mortgage Plaza
- For more information click HERE.
Hispanic Senior Day
- Friday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free admission
- 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland
- Register HERE by Sept. 23
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Gala Event
- Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6–8 p.m.
- Free admission
- 601 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland
- Register HERE by Sept. 15.
English/Spanish Bilingual Story Time
- Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Free admission
- Northwest Akron Branch Library
- For more information, click HERE
Latin American Festival
- Saturday, Oct. 1, from 12–8 p.m.
- Free admission
- People’s Park
- For more information, click HERE
Canton Latino Fest
- Saturday, Oct. 1, from 3-10 p.m.
- Free admission
- Centennial Plaza
Beto "Bobby" Avila: From Veracruz Béisbol Standout to Cleveland All Star
- Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $65
- 265 North State Street, Painesville
- Enjoy dinner & a discussion about baseball & the Hispanic community in the 1940s and 50s
- Tickets can be purchased HERE
Celebrating 100 Years of Latinos in Lorain
- The exhibit will be at the South Branch of the Lorain County Public Library System
- Sept. 15 until Oct. 15
- For more information, click HERE
Discussion with Marilyn Zayas
- The first Latina judge elected to the Ohio Court of Appeals and an Ohio Supreme Court candidate
- Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
- Facebook live stream on LatinOHs