National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Throughout the month, the South Tampa Chamber will be featuring our members who are Hispanic owned businesses and/or Hispanic community leaders. Space is limited so please reply as soon as possible to be featured.
Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week”, but it was later extended to a month in 1988. Since then, HHM has been celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and much more. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th. They also include holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/national-hispanic-heritage-month/.
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*Forms must be received by October 4th to be included.