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Welcome to Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia. 

Now through Oct. 15, the city is turning up the music, art, food and festivities in honor of the region’s vibrant Hispanic and Latino community. From colorful art exhibits and the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade to a weeklong celebration of Latino-owned restaurants, there’s no shortage of ways to experience the culture, traditions and creativity that make Philly’s Hispanic community so special.

Here are some of the top ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month across Philadelphia in 2026.

‘Viviendo a Través de la Muerte’

Philadelphia Magic Gardens is showcasing ‘Viviendo a Través de la Muerte (Living Through Death)’, a new exhibition by Mexican multidisciplinary artist Ivette Chaires that features sculptures inspired by Día de los Muertos. The showcase highlights Chaires’ use of cartonería, a traditional Mexican papier-mâché technique used to create expressive forms.

1020 South St., phillymagicgardens.org

Salsa Class  in FDR Park

On Friday, Sept. 25, salsa and bachata lovers can head to FDR Park for an evening of dancing, music and fall fun. DJ Valentin Flores will kick things off with a one-hour Latin dance lesson at Gateway Plaza, followed by hours of social dancing for all ages and skill levels.

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just learning your first steps, the party is a chance to meet fellow dance enthusiasts and learn all the hottest Latin dance moves. Taqueria Morales will also be on hand serving pay-as-you-go antojitos throughout the evening.

The event runs from 7:30 to 11 p.m.; no tickets are required, though RSVPs and donations are welcome. 

1500 Pattison Avenue, myphillypark.org

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway will come alive with music, dance and Puerto Rican pride on Sunday, Sept. 27, as thousands gather for Concilio’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.

More than 1,500 marchers — including bands, drill teams, dancers and community groups — will make their way down the Parkway, showcasing traditional Latino music, poetry, dance performances, colorful floats and more. The annual celebration, hosted by Concilio, Philadelphia’s oldest Latino organization, has brought the community together for more than 60 years.

The parade runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m., offering a lively afternoon celebration of Latino culture and heritage.

Benjamin Franklin Parkway, elconcilio.net

Dine Latino Restaurant Week

Philadelphia’s Latino culinary scene will take center stage during Dine Latino Restaurant Week, returning Oct. 4-10 just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month.

The twice-a-year dining promotion, coordinated by the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, brings together Latino-owned and operated restaurants serving flavors from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Diners who order two dinner entrées at participating restaurants can enjoy a complimentary appetizer or dessert, along with special limited-time menus created for the week.

Check the official Dine Latino website or the Let’s Rallie app for participating restaurants.

Various locations, philahispanicchamber.org/dine-latino

Make Some Noise Family Festival 

Families can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a day of music, art and hands-on fun at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Make Some Noise Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Part of the museum’s ongoing Art Kids program, the festival invites young visitors to make their own castanets, enjoy bilingual music, meet artists and explore the connections between sound, visual patterns and art. A lively mariachi performance will add to the festivities, while a sensory-friendly quiet zone offers a calm space for anyone who needs a break from the action.

The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and takes place during the museum’s monthly pay-what-you-wish admission, with no additional fee for the event.

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, philamuseum.org

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