ALBANY — A procession carrying the flags of 20 independent nations and Puerto Rico made its way down Central Avenue on Saturday morning, kicking off Capital District Latino’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
What followed was an afternoon of cultural celebration through food, music, dance and other performances, bringing together people of different generations to recognize the traditions and experiences these communities bring to the Capital Region.
The event came just days after the national observance concluded. Hispanic Heritage Month runs annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities…