Hispanic Heritage Month Social

1946 Market Street,Denver CO 80202

16 September, 2022

Description

The ALPFA Denver leadership team invites you to join us in celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This event is a free, social event, so invite your fellow Latino/a/x friends and get ready to mingle! About Hispanic Heritage Month: Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. (The Library of Congress). The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.