Your Guide to Hispanic Heritage Month in St. Pete

Your Guide to Hispanic Heritage Month in St. Pete

Sept. 16, 2024 - Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Pete! During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), we celebrate and support our Hispanic community, reaffirming our commitment to a more inclusive and diverse St. Pete.

Here is your guide for local events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and year-long resources for the Spanish-speaking community.

City Events

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gladden Park Recreation Center, 3901 30th Ave. N
The celebration honors the cultural heritage of the Hispanic community and is an opportunity for the community to come together to appreciate the diverse cultures that make St. Pete unique. Event highlights include a day full of activities for all ages, music, games, inflatables, and vendors. The first 300 attendees will receive free food. The event is free and open to the public. Details here: events.stpeteparksrec.org/events/7264

Free Latin Dance Class

Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-10 p.m.
St. Pete Pier - Plaza, 600 2nd Ave. NE
Free Latin Dance Classes at the Pier by Dance Flow Studios. Details here: stpetepier.org/event/free-latin-dance-classes-5/

Community Events

Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Roberto Clemente Day

Friday, Sept. 20, 6:50 p.m.
Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Dr.
Celebrate Roberto Clemente Day at Tropicana Field on when the Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans can purchase a special Roberto Clemente Day package that includes a seat in section 127 and a $5 donation to Feeding Tampa Bay. Details and tickets here: mlb.com/rays/tickets/specials/clemente

Umoja Day Hispanic Heritage Brunch

Thursday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
USF St. Pete, 140 7th Ave. S
Join the USF St. Pete Office of Multicultural Affairs Programming Board and the Latin American Student Association for a brunch to celebrate Unity and Hispanic Heritage Month. Details and registration here: bullsconnect.usf.edu/omapb/rsvp_boot?id=1963709

Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival

Saturday, Sept. 28, 3-8 p.m.
The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd Largo, FL
The Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival has partnered with Creative Pinellas, in collaboration with Mi Gente, Mi Pueblo, in order to bring you LatinX films during Hispanic Heritage Month. More information: creativepinellas.org/event/tampa-bay-latin-international-film-festival-24/

MOVIDA

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-8 p.m.
ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S
In partnership with the City of St. Petersburg and the Warehouse Arts District, Mi Gente Mi Pueblo is hosting this collaborative art exhibition that celebrates ancestral legacies, resilience, courage, and cultural heritage. Details and RSVP here: migentemipueblo.com/movida

Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Celebration

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SPC Midtown - Room 141, 1048 22nd St. S
Speaker to present on Hispanic-Latino culture and a student panel. Posters and books will be displayed on campus.

Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Celebration

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus - On the Quad, 6605 5th Ave. N
Enjoy a taste of Hispanic-Latino Culture.

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration

Thursday, Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
SPC Downtown - DC 210, 244 2nd Ave. N
Join us to connect in familia, as we share good, culture, and community.

Afro Latin Jazz Party

Sunday, Oct. 13, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Palladium Side Door, 253 5th Ave. N
Presented by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and co-sponsored by Mi Gente Mi Pueblo. Featuring Dimas Sanchez and the Afro Latin Jazz Project in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Details and tickets here: mypalladium.org/events/dimas-sanchez-and-the-afro-latin-jazz-project/

Community Resources

SomosStPete.org

As part of the City's ongoing commitment to inclusive progress, we're highlighting our online resource for our Spanish-speaking residents - somosstpete.org. This page is specifically designed to make it more efficient for Spanish-speaking residents to find City services and resources. The webpage serves as a gateway to a variety of services and information available to our community.

Hispanic Outreach Center

As a Countywide resource, the Hispanic Outreach Center is committed to the development of strong families, community engagement, social and economic integration, and the education of our diverse community.

https://hispanicoutreachcenter.org/
612 Franklin Street, Clearwater
727-445-9734

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County (HCCPC) is dedicated to creating the strongest Hispanic and Latino business community in the State of Florida. We provide resources and support to help businesses grow and succeed.

https://www.gohccpc.org/
Thrive DTSP - 136 4th St. N, Suite 223

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