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HISPANIC HERITAGE
WEEKEND
DOWNTOWN LANSING
COMING TO DOWNtown lansing
The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment, in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital.
Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th - October 15th through events, the celebration of culture, and through educational opportunities. As Hispanic Heritage Month is meant to honor Hispanic and LatinX communities, Ourspace (517) seeks to highlight the diverse cultures represented as Hispanic/LatinX in Michigan.
Connecting Hispanic-led organizations, initiatives, and businesses, Ourspace (517) works as a bridge that promotes the celebration of diversity and culture, economic growth for Hispanic communities in the 517 and beyond, the consumption of Hispanic art and cuisine, and much more. The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend seeks to honor and recognize all cultures and contributions of American citizens who originated or who’s ancestors originated from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Spain.
Come out to Lansing’s Downtown this September for the largest display of Hispanic culture, art, music, food, dancing, education, and much more.
DANCE CLASS AND MIXER
FRIDAY, 9/22/23 | 6PM - 9PM | FREE
Come experience a blend of Hispanic culture featuring salsa and bachata lessons, and put your newly learned dance moves to practice during the mixer that follows.
The event also features a 15-minute keynote by Dr. Delia Fernandez-Jones, where she’ll explore the differences and intersections between Hispanic culture and the importance of celebrating culture, diversity, and expression in Lansing.
Drinks and food can be purchased inside of Lansing Shuffle.
A TASTE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE (FESTIVAL)
SATURDAY, 9/23/23 | 3:30PM - 10PM | FREE
The 517 Hispanic Heritage’s “Taste of Hispanic Heritage Festival” takes place Downtown, Lansing, shutting South Washington Square off to traffic for the street festival (from E. Michigan to Washtenaw).
The free street festival features local, regional, and statewide Hispanic-owned business vendors, a variety of diverse cuisines, informational booths, a Kidz Zone, and performances by:
BachaPopi
Racquel Soledad
Jr Aldaco & The Midwest Allstars
Ajah Montalvo
and many more
Come out to the peak event for a day of celebration and culture!
latin jazz night
SUNDAY, 9/24/23 | 6PM - 8PM | FREE
The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend ends with a night of Latin jazz, performed by Cuban band, Orquesta Ritmo, led by Michael Eyia.
The event is free and takes place on Lansing Shuffles patio, and features a chance to dance, socialize, and grab food and drinks for Lansing Shuffle.
Become a culture sponsor (2023)
The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend is part 2 of the 517 Culture Series, taking place this summer. Learn about how your organization can get involved below