National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Here’s how residents and visitors in the Corpus Christi area can celebrate Hispanic culture and history with music, art, food and more:
Celebrations
Del Mar College Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration
- What: Del Mar College will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively event filled with music, traditional Mexican refreshments and a display of historical posters from the Del Mar College chapter of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education, along with DMC Libraries showcasing a special display highlighting relevant cultural resource materials.
- When: 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, Sept. 16
- Where: Center for Mexican American Studies room 133
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off
- What: The university will host a kick-off for Hispanic Heritage Month with free food, entertainment and activities.
- When: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16
- Where: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Anchor Ballroom