Hispanic Heritage Month is now underway nationwide, having started on September 15 and observed through October 15. It starts on the 15th of September each year, mid-month, because that day marks the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. (Mexico’s independence celebration happened on September 16, and Chile’s was on September 18.)
Already, San Francisco has had festive events such as Calle 24 Latino Cultural District’s Fiestas de las Américas on September 13 along 24th Street, El Grito de Dolores on September 15, and the Lowrider Parade and King of Streets Hopper Competition on September 20. Several events are still to come. The City of San Francisco has compiled a list at: https://bit.ly/3Ibp06L
Our friends over at Oakland Fairyland (see the August 27 issue for more about that iconic theme park) will be holding Latinx Heritage celebrations starting on September 28. https://bit.ly/422Go4f
And Hispanic Heritage “Month” will spill over into November with the 30th Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival on November 2: https://bit.ly/4nphB36
Now is a good time to read up about Hispanic and Latin American LGBTQ+ leaders, writers, entertainers, and more. One of the most comprehensive listings of these individuals, including many from the Bay Area, is at info stalwart Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/4nIcJ8L
Published on September 25, 2025
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