President, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Yetzenia.Negron@ocfl.net
Orange County Government Public Information Officer
PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County Announces Event Lineup to Celebrate 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County is pleased to announce the arts and cultural event lineup to highlight and honor Hispanic and Latin American culture in Central Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month event programming is provided by the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County, an Orange County Government employee volunteer-led organization, in collaboration with Orange County Government, Orlando International Airport, Univision Orlando, and other local community leaders and stakeholders.
2021 Hispanic Heritage Calendar of Events
2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit – September 1, 2021 to October 28, 2021
Featuring traditional dresses and artwork highlighting Hispanic culture by local artists from around Central Florida.
Art Exhibit Locations:
- Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, Fla., 32801
- Orlando International Airport, Main Terminal, 3rd Level, 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Orlando, Fla., 32827
- Every Monday at 6 a.m. on “Despierta Orlando” via Univision (WVEN 26)
- Facebook & Instagram: @HispanicHeritageOC
Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation presentation by Orange County Board of County Commissioners – September 14, 2021 at 9 a.m.
Virtually join us as the Orange County BCC proclaims September 15-October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Orange County.
Viewing options include Channel 488 on Spectrum, Channel 9 on Comcast, 1081 CenturyLink Prism TV, and WSWF Channel 10.2 (over the air). You may also watch it online at www.ocfl.net/orangetv.
Artist Meet Up & Mingle Event – September 14, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Come meet the 2021 artists of the prestigious Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit.
The Robinson Cocktail Room, 63 E. Pine St., Orlando, Fla., 32801
Admission: Free of charge, 21+ Only
Featuring exhibiting artists, with artwork pieces on display, and a live canvas painted by JJ Gonzalez Acosta.
RSVP by September 10, 2021 at https://bit.ly/HHCartistmeetup
Noche de Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage & Hope – October 14, 2021 from 5-8 p.m.
Join us for our Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Youth Leadership Awards Ceremony, Dinner, and end-of-the month grand celebration.
Imperial Design Hall “Era Victorian”
7468 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fla., 32818
Admission: Free of charge
This ticketed event requires advanced registration. RSVP by October 3, 2021 at bit.ly/nochedeesperanza.
Special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support during the 2021 festivities:
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.