Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the US between September 15 and October 15, recognizing the contributions of Hispanic culture. The 30-day period also includes several independence days and national holidays (Fiestas Patrias) of countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Chile. If you’re looking to take part in the festivities—and you should!—we’ve rounded up a handful of events in and around Portland for you to celebrate and broaden your cultural understanding, from El Festival de Mariachi to the Portland Latin American Film Festival.
Dia De La Independencia – Drag Brunch
“Mis Tacones” translates to English as “my heels,” an apt and purposeful name for this queer- and Chicano-owned restaurant serving up vegan versions of the street food the LA-native owners are nostalgic for. Join them in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico’s Independence Day (no, it’s not Cinco de Mayo) at this family-friendly event! After you’ve eaten your fill of the amazing brunch buffet and drank the bar dry of bottomless mimosas and aguas frescas, get down in a post-meal cumbia lesson for all levels.
Mis Tacones, Vernon (Sat Sept 13)
