Latin Independence Festivals in Bay Area 2024
Did you know during this month September, 8 Latin America countries will celebrate their independence?
September 15th: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and Nicaragua.
Mexico and Chile mark their Independence Days on September 16th and 18th.
Bay Area events.
Total events: 25 [last update: Sept. 19th, 2pm].
This week:
[free] ‘Round the World – Music, Dance & Art Festival // Alameda
[free] Lowrider Art Showcase: 2nd Annual @ Montalvo Arts Center // Saratoga
Last weekend:
Saturday
Sunday:
More Sunday events:
Fiesta de Independencia
WHEN: Sept. 15, 1–7 p.m.
WHERE: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 24 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa
WHAT: Sonoma County’s largest Hispanic Heritage Month festival, with music, food, games, ballet folklórico, mariachi, a lowrider car show and more. Free.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
WHEN: Sept. 15, 1–9 p.m.
WHERE: San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose
WHAT: Food, crafts, live music, and other performances celebrating Mexican culture and traditions. El Grito, a reenactment of Mexico’s historic call for independence, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m.
Festival Latino
WHEN: Sept. 15, Noon–5 p.m.
WHERE: Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord
WHAT: Unity Council’s 3rd Annual Festival Latino is a free, outdoor festival featuring live music, games, ballet folklórico and Latin American artisans.
Rest of September:
Viva Nicaragua Festival
WHEN: Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark
WHAT: An afternoon of tradition, culture, and music. Performers include La Cuneta, Carlos Mejia Godoy, Banda Blanca and Marimba Flor de Pino. Tickets are $30 for ages 10 and up.
