\u201cThe contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities have helped shape the character and spirit of Orange County,\u201d Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said in a statement announcing the county\u2019s celebrations. \u201cTheir heritage is woven into the story of who we are today.\u201d <\/p>\n
There are some events that are already planned across Central Florida.<\/p>\n
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition<\/p>\n
The City of Orlando kicked off Hispanic Heritage <\/a>Month Tuesday with an opening reception for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall.<\/p>\n The exhibit at the Terrace Gallery features work from local visual artists inspired by this year\u2019s theme, \u201cUnidos, Somos M\u00e1s.\u201d<\/p>\n The exhibition will remain on display through Nov. 5.<\/p>\n Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Boxi Park<\/p>\n Boxi Park in Lake Nona<\/a> will hold a Hispanic Heritage Weekend from Sept. 17 through Sept. 20.<\/p>\n The celebration will include live music throughout the weekend, along with salsa dancing Friday, a photo booth Saturday and family activities Sunday.<\/p>\n Sunset at the Zoo: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage<\/p>\n The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens <\/a>in Sanford will celebrate Hispanic heritage on Sept. 25 as part of its Sunset at the Zoo series.<\/p>\n The event is expected to feature music, games, cultural activities and animal enrichment opportunities.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n