{"id":401151,"date":"2026-09-16T04:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401151\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T04:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:14:17","slug":"central-florida-kicks-off-hispanic-heritage-month-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401151\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hispanic Heritage Month officially began Tuesday, kicking off a month of celebrations across Central Florida.<\/p>\n

The annual observance runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and recognizes the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.<\/p>\n

Orange County commissioners<\/a> recognized Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month during Tuesday’s commission meeting and said this year’s theme is “Unidos, Somos M\u00e1s,” or “Together, We Are More.”<\/p>\n

“The contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities have helped shape the character and spirit of Orange County,” Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said in a statement announcing the county’s celebrations. “Their heritage is woven into the story of who we are today.”<\/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’s theme, “Unidos, Somos M\u00e1s.”<\/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

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