The community event celebrating Mexican heritage as well as the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month will be held on Friday, Sept. 15 at Smith Park.
Friday was the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and this weekend, Colorado Springs will also be celebrating local hispanic culture and Mexico's Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo Omaha is hosting a three day celebration for Fiestas Patrias. The event celebrates the independence of three Latin American countries while also celebrating Hispanic heritage.