Email: Kelly.Finkelstein@ocfl.net
Phone: 407-836-5818
Orange County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2019
Free Admission to Arts and Cultural Events Highlighting Hispanic-American Culture
Orange County, Fla. – The Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County invites the public to take part in the annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2019). This month-long observance of Hispanic traditions and influence in the United States was enacted into law in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan.
In honor of this observance, the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County hosts several cultural events in collaboration with Orange County Government and Orange County Parks and Recreation. This year, festivities kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 10 with a reception featuring musical performances, dances and samples of Hispanic cuisine. This outdoor reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Cypress Grove Estate House, located at 290 Holden Ave. in Orlando. Advanced registration is required. Please RSVP to attend by September 4, 2019 at newsroom.ocfl.net/hhm.
Beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and through the end of October, the Orange County Administration Center will host the unique artwork of local painters and artisans highlighting the influence of Hispanic culture in Central Florida. The pieces will be featured in the Administration Center’s atrium, which is open to the public free of charge Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, the Hispanic Heritage Committee is hosting the Orange County Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament. This family-friendly event features youth and adult soccer teams from across Central Florida who compete in various championship categories. The championship games and the presentation of the Mayor’s Cup to the winning teams is set for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.
For more information, contact Ilia Torres, Special Assistant to Mayor Jerry L. Demings, 407-836-7370, ilia.torres@ocfl.net.
Event Details
Hispanic Heritage Art Exposition
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 – Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Orange County Administration Center
Address: 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Admission: Free of charge
Featuring: Artwork highlighting Hispanic culture in Central Florida
Orange County Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Cypress Grove Estate House
Address: 290 Holden Ave., Orlando, FL 32839
Admission: Free of charge
Featuring: Musical performances, dance, and food
Orange County Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament
Date: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Brandon Coates Community Park
Address: 3815 Substation Rd., Orlando, FL 32837
Admission: Free of charge
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.