2024 Hispanic Heritage & Día De Los Muertos Celebrations
ClICK to learn about the FREE Community Event hosted by the Creative District.
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ClICK to learn about the FREE Community Event hosted by the Creative District. 〰️
Haga clic para conocer el evento comunitario gratuito organizado por el Distrito Creativo.
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Haga clic para conocer el evento comunitario gratuito organizado por el Distrito Creativo. 〰️
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions of Americans tracing their ancestry to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Spanish speaking nations of the Caribbean. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 through an act of Congress.
Resident of Hispanic and Latino descent have and will continue to contribute greatly to the city of Greeley, enriching our communities and advancing our businesses and economy!
We hope you enjoy these great Hispanic Heritage Month and Día De Los Muertos celebrations happening in the community!
Make it stand out
THURS. 10/3 | 6-8pm
AIMS Welcome Center, Auditorium
Watch an inspiring screening of this documentary about César Chávez, a pivotal figure in the labor movement and a champion for farmworkers' rights.
"Hailing Cesar" explores Chávez's groundbreaking efforts, his commitment to justice, and his enduring legacy in advocating for workers' rights and social change.
Eduardo Chavez is the grandson of civil rights activist César Chávez and the director of the film. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and discussion with Eduardo.
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
TUES. 10/8 | 7pm
Union Colony Civic Center
701 10th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631
This bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families uses traditional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores.
Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos.
SABOR A JAZZ: A HISPANIC CELEBRATION
WED. 10/16 | 7:30pm
UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall & Online
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Compass Jazz Orchestra presents a concert of works by UNC faculty and students, featuring a broad spectrum of styles, including Tango, Salsa, Cumbia and more!
Caminos Por Andar: Latinx Futurism & Expanded Realities
THURS. 10/24 | 4:30-6:30pm
UNC Campus Common Gallery
Caminos Por Andar (Paths to Be Taken) explores Latinx and Chicanx futurism in contemporary art through the lens of speculative fiction, magical realism and anti-colonial traditions.
Rodarte Community Center’s Dia de los Muertos event
SAT. 11/2 | 12-5 pm
Rodarte Community Center
920 A Street, Greeley, CO
Honor and remember loved ones who have passed by singing, dancing, enjoying traditional food, alter displays, sugar skull decorating and more. Free & open to the public