[Spanish Resources]    [Hispanic Events in your Area]

Arkansas

May 2 - May 3, 2003
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Springdale, AR
(479) 756-8090
Hosted by the Hispanic Women's Organization. Many vendors with food and merchandise for sale.
Admission: Free
The Jones Center for Families http://www.jonesnet.org

Colorado

Permanent Exhibit
La Gente: Hispanos in Colorado
Colorado History Museum
La Gente: Hispanos in Colorado is a permanent exhibit at the Colorado History Museum at 1300 Broadway.
This exhibit continues to share the rich culture of Latinos in Colorado. Call 303-866-3682 for details.

September 15th to October 15th
Noche de Azul y Plata
14th Annual Latin Fever Ball
Presented by the Latin American Association
The ball is the highlight of the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated nationwide.
http://www.latinamericanassoc.org

October 30 - November 2, 2002
The Second Annual Denver Mariachi Festival "Noche En Mexico"
4:30 pm
Denver Coliseum
Denver, Colorado
http://www.mariachivasquez.com

Texas

November 20, 2002
Ballet Folklorico de Brazoria County
Alvin, Texas
Celebrando El Día de La Revolución
A presentation rich in the history and dance.
http://balletfolkloricobrazoria.homestead.com

March 9, 2003
Quinceañera Event
Airport Conventions Center
San Antonio, TX
An exhibitor show for quinceañera-related products including dresses, crowns, DJs, catering, decor, etc.
For more information, please visit http://www.quinceanera-event.com

Georgia

December 18
Spirit of Giving Program
Latin American Association
Atlanta, GA
http://www.latinamericanassoc.org

April 19, 2003
Carnaval Peachtree Latino
2003 International Events, Inc.
Underground Atlanta

Illinois

November 23-24, 2002
Latino Book and Family Festival
Latino Literary Hall of Fame
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

New York

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Activities
Desfile de la Hispanidad/Hispanic Day Parade, NYC
Hispanics from all over the world have congregated in New York City every October since 1965 for the
Hispanics Day Parade. "With so many Spanish-speaking countries in South and Central America, the
Caribbean and Europe, we celebrate the many cultures that are unique to each country and take pride
in our own cultural identity," say the promoters of the important event.

National Puerto Rican Day of New York
Early June each year
Since the 1950s, the streets of New York City throng with participants in festival of Puerto Rican pride.