Miami Beach Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Miami Beach, FL – In recognition of the contributions of Hispanic residents and culture, the City of Miami Beach will hold a number of events to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

“We cannot overstate the powerful achievements of the Hispanic community to Miami Beach,” shared Mayor Steven Meiner. “This month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the vibrant legacy of Hispanic Heritage.”

“As a proud Hispanic commissioner, this month fills me with a deep sense of pride and reflection,” added Vice Mayor Alex Fernandez. “October shines a spotlight on our community’s journey, its courage, and the rich cultural legacy that continues to shape who we are.”

The following FREE events are happening throughout the city:

• Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Wolfsonian–FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue
  Fighting Fascism in the Factory: The Revolutionary Lives of Women Cigar Workers.
• Saturday, Sept. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at 2200 Liberty Avenue
  Join Ben Beal on Liberty Plaza as part of a Jazz Series presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and the City of Miami Beach.  
• Sunday, Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Lummus Park on Ocean Drive between 14 Street and 14 Place
  Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents the FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble.
• Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Collins Park Plaza, 201 21 Street
  Miami Beach OnStage! and Tigre Sounds present Salsa Lovers Block Party, a free evening of pura sabrosura for salsa lovers in Collins Park featuring a free salsa class led by Timba Casino Miami, tunes by Rum & Coke and live music by Xperimento All-Stars, and a bilingual art station with Buen Provecho Collective.
• Friday, Sept. 20 from 6-9 p.m. at North Shore Park, 501 72 Street
  The city’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival includes performances by children participating in the Parks and Recreation Department After-School Program, arts and crafts, concessions and strolling performances that will include stilt walkers, balloon artists and more.
• Saturday, Sept. 21 from 5-7 p.m. at 2200 Liberty Avenue

Join John Daversa on Liberty Plaza as part of a Jazz Series presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and the City of Miami Beach.  

• Sunday, Sept. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Lummus Park on Ocean Drive between 14 Street and 14 Place
  Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents Cortadito.

• Monday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Beach JCC
  The Holocaust Memorial is hosting a program, "Building Bridges/Construyendo Puentes: Holocaust History and the Spanish-Speaking World" with Christina E. Chavarria of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

• Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Euclid Oval, 700 Lincoln Road
  Miami Beach OnStage! Presents Hispanic Heritage Month with Sonlokos, enjoy a free performance fusing traditional rhythms and timba with hip-hop and reggaeton.

• Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22 Street
  Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a full day of activities, including sugar skull decorating, Mexican pottery, a culinary class and more. This library will also be hosting film screenings throughout the month.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4-10 p.m. at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue

Join the City of Miami Beach’s Hispanic Affairs Committee at the Miami Beach Bandshell for Miami Beach Salsa Fest featuring Melina Almodóvar “La Muñeca de la Salsa,” live DJs, Latin cuisine, complimentary salsa lessons and much more.

• Sunday, Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. at Collins Park Plaza, 201 21 Street

Artscape Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Lisette Morales, enjoy a free performance from the salsa band and dancers to close out the Artscape series.

• Sunday, Sept. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Lummus Park on Ocean Drive between 14 Street and 14 Place
  Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents the Cachita López Band.
• Sunday, Sept. 29 from 4-8 p.m. at 690 Lincoln Road
  US Tango Foundation Presents Embrace Tango on Lincoln Road
• Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue
  Afro Borinken Roots Performing Group is celebrating The Festival de Bomba y Plena Miami Beach, an event dedicated to the traditional music of Puerto Rico.
• Sunday, Oct. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome
  Miami Beach OnStage! Presents Hispanic Heritage Month with Luis Bofil, enjoy tunes from the lead vocalist for various salsa, Latin jazz, and Cuban groups.

• Sunday, Oct. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome
  Miami Beach OnStage! Presents Hispanic Heritage Month with Danay Suarez, enjoy a musical blend of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and traditional island genres and a live figure drawing class with Raw Figs.

• Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4-5 p.m. at the intersection of the Liberty Avenue Pedestrian Plaza and 22 Street, 2200 Liberty Ave
  Join the City of Miami Beach for a Desi Arnaz Historic Marker unveiling event.

• Thursday Oct 17 from 6-10 p.m. on Lincoln Road, 690 Lincoln Road
  Enjoy open air tango in the heart of Lincoln Road on the third Thursday of the month through Apr 17, 2025.

For more information on Hispanic Heritage Month events, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/calendar.

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