Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National
Hispanic Heritage Week, The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct, 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Date and Time
Sunday Sep 15, 2013