Hispanic Heritage Month to kick-off Friday with community celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month is set to begin on Friday, September 15 and runs through Sunday, October 15. This month serves as a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, accomplishments, and vibrant history of the Latino community, and a series of events are set to take place throughout the month citywide. Common Council President José G. Pérez and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa are inviting the public to join the celebration all month long, including the kick-off event set for Friday, September 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Marcus Performing Arts Center/The Peck Pavilion, 325 E. Kilbourn Ave. The formal program will begin at 11:45 a.m. Media coverage is invited.
Friday’s event is slated to feature an array of food trucks, live music, cultural performances, and over 40 diverse vendors. Additional information and a full schedule of events can be found by visiting https://www.hhm-mke.com/.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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