7 Family-Friendly Events to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Latino communities across Harris County Precinct 4 are incredibly diverse. From the Panamanian neighborhoods in Brays Oaks and Mission Bend; to the thriving Columbian, Afro-Latino, and Garifuna communities in Alief; to the Mexican and Salvadoran communities in Gulfton; to our Venezuelan neighbors in Cypress and Katy; we are blessed with a rich tapestry of cultures that rivals any major city in the country.
That’s why Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team have planned several family-friendly events to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
“For my family and the tens of thousands of Latino families across the Precinct, Hispanic Heritage Month is not only a time of celebration, but also an opportunity to deepen our connections, understand each other’s stories, and listen with open hearts,” Commissioner Briones said.
You’re invited to join the celebration at any of the free Hispanic Heritage events below:
9:00 - 11:00 AM | Burnett Bayland Park @ 6000 Chimney Rock Road, Houston
Sept. 12 – Oct. 17: Latin American Heritage Nutrition Program
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Hockley Community Center @ 28515 Old Washington Road, Hockley
Sept. 22: Unidos – A Night to Remember
6:00 - 8:00 PM | Tracy Gee Community Center @ 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston
Sept. 22: Family Movie Night Featuring “Encanto”
6:00 PM | George Bush Park @ 16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston
Sept. 25: The Big Read with Author Patricia Engel
6:30 - 8:00 PM | Houston Community College Eastside Campus @ 6815 Rustic Street, Houston
Sept. 26: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Radack Community Center @ 18650 Clay Road, Houston
Oct. 6: Family Movie Night Featuring “Coco”
6:00 PM | Monsignor Bill Pickard Park @ 8201 Roos Road, Houston
Oct. 14: Hispanic Heritage Festival
1:00 - 5:00 PM | Bayland Community Center @ 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston
Precinct 4 is one of four precincts located in Harris County, Texas and boasts a population of more than 1.2 million people. With a population of 4.7 million, Harris County is the largest county in Texas and the third-largest in the United States. It encompasses the Houston area, the largest city in Texas and fourth largest city in the nation. Both its total area and land area are larger than the state of Rhode Island.
Precinct 4 maintains 1,423 miles of roads and nearly 4 miles of bridges, eight community centers with more than 700,000 visitors annually, and 54 parks, with 13,455 acres of greenspace. For more information about Harris County Precinct 4, please visit hcp4.net.
Source: HCP4