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Hispanic Heritage Month Opens With Celebrations and Cancellations Across the U.S.

Organizers in several cities canceled public events after warning of possible immigration raids.

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es una de las conmemoraciones más importantes del mes de septiembre en Estados Unidos para los latinos (Pexels/RDNEStockproject)
CHICAGO (USA), 14/09/2025.- A person waves a Mexican flag during the Mexican Independence Day parade in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 14 September 2025. The parade, which had initially been cancelled due to the increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the city, is taking place with volunteers stationed along the route carrying radios, cellphones and whistles to quickly report on any issues. EFE/EPA/ABEL URIBE
Monroe County Public Library patrons celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Hispanic Heritage Day. This year’s event is 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the atrium at the main library. Enjoy a mariachi band, caricature artist, dancers, food and more. Drop in. For all ages. (Courtesy photo)
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Overview

  • Observed nationwide from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month honors the history, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
  • Established as a week in 1968 under Lyndon B. Johnson, it was expanded to a month in 1988 by Ronald Reagan and Congress through Public Law 100-402.
  • The 2025 theme is “Herencia colectiva: honrar el pasado, inspirar el futuro,” guiding programming across institutions and community groups.
  • Festival cancellations and scale-backs were reported in Chicago, Sacramento, Indianapolis and parts of North Carolina, with some activities shifting to private or protest formats and Mexican consulates urging precautions.
  • Google marked the kickoff with a salsa-themed video Doodle available only in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, linking to a YouTube compilation that has drawn nearly four million views.