Great Parks to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Heritage Festival Sunday, Sept. 21

Save the date! Great Parks will honor the rich history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities at the Hispanic Heritage Festival from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Sharon Woods next to the recently opened 10,000 square foot destination playground near Sharon Centre. The festival celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15.

Each year, the Great Parks Hispanic Heritage Festival is a chance to mingle with people and businesses in the local Hispanic community over food, music and fun.

Live music from Tropicoso and dancers from Salsannati and Cincinnati Baila will entertain and encourage others to move to the music. The festival will feature varieties of authentic Hispanic cuisine from local trucks and restaurants. Cold beer, sangria and frozen margaritas will also be available for purchase.

Children can enjoy crafts, meet Gary the Lion from FC Cincinnati and strike up a game of soccer with an FC Cincinnati Ambassador at FCC’s mini pitch.

Sponsorships: Great Parks thanks our early committed sponsors: Stage Sponsor Kings Volkswagen, Learning Adventure Zone Sponsor Interact for Health, and Participating Sponsors University of Cincinnati Worker Health and Safety Training and La Mega 101.5FM as part of Urban 1. Event sponsorships are still available! Contact Director of Donor Engagement LeAnne Anklan to learn more at lanklan@greatparks.org or by calling 513-728-4517.

Vendors and Exhibitors: Businesses interested in selling products or food should complete the Vendor Application Form or the Food Vendor Application Form. Organizations interested in hosting an information or activity booth should complete the Exhibitor Application Form. For questions about event participation, contact Events Coordinator Mary Anneken at manneken@greatparks.org or by calling 513-728-4524.

Motor Vehicle Permits: Motor Vehicle Permits are waived for guests during Hispanic Heritage Festival’s event hours at Sharon Woods. Information about purchasing MVPs, and accessing free or discounted MVPs, is available at greatparks.org.