Rejoice Hispanic Heritage Month throughout SoCal – NBC Los Angeles

Parades, movie screenings, and all types of flavorful festivities fill Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Sept. 15.

As is custom with this joyful observance, occasions typically begin earlier than the month has formally launched.

That is the ebullient case in 2025, with the Hola Mexico Film Festival opening Sept. 12 and Fiestas Patrias in Santa Ana dancing by the center of town Sept. 13 and 14.

The Hola Mexico Film Festival will proceed by Sept. 20, with screenings at choose theaters, together with Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live.

Los Angeles City Hall is the place for the beloved “El Grito” celebration Sept. 13. Make for the historic steps within the night for stirring speeches, Lucha Libre, and meals vehicles.

The theme, “¡Viva La Resistencia!,” can pay homage to “… the legacy of resistance shared by Latinos, Indigenous, and immigrant communities who live in Los Angeles.”

The co-emcees of the celebration embody Belen De Leon, Meteorologist for NBC4’s Today in LA, and Guillermo Quiroz, Noticiero Telemundo 52’s Weather and Traffic Anchor.

The East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival honors its 79th outing Sept. 14; the parking is positioned on the East Los Angeles Civic Center at 4801 E. third Street however do go together with public transportation if potential. Details can be found on this site.

Plaza West Covina’s Para La Cultura, which is able to function folklorico performances and the La Jefa Market, will revel on the vacation spot on the night of Sept. 19.

The “Coco” Fan Event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is all the time an lovely custom, and the 2025 taking place will flower, like a stupendous marigold, Sept. 26.

Dance, mariachi music, and the Fiesta of Lights are a part of the merriment (however do buy your ticket upfront).

Also on the fabulous movie entrance? The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana will host the Orange County Latino International Film Festival from Sept. 19-21.

“La Sombra del Sol” is the opening night time function and, just like the “Coco” celebration, you will wish to guide your admission forward of time.

And LA County Parks will supply a cavalcade of cool occasions through the month “across 59 parks,” with kid-focused actions, cooking demonstrations, musical moments, and extra on the schedule.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the richness and diversity of our Latino communities and to stand together in solidarity,” stated Norma E. García-González, Director of LA County Parks.

“These festivals are wonderful for all families to discover and enjoy the lasting contributions, traditions, vibrant cultures, and the powerful presence of our diverse communities.”

Discover what is going on through the month at a park close to you on the LA County Parks site.