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The Best Hispanic Holidays
& Hispanic Festivals of North, Central and South America

Latin holidays are a way to connect with family, friends, our traditions, culture and beliefs. We do it in a lively manner; hey… it is just in our blood!

For some of us who are immigrants, Hispanic Holidays bring the best memories of childhood when we reunited with family to enjoy partying while celebrating a holiday.


Dia del Amor y la Amistad Dia del Amor y la Amistad

El Dia del Amor y la Amistad is a popular holiday in Spanish speaking countries. El dia de San Valentin perfectly matches the loving, expressive and passionate characteristics of Latin culture.

Dia del Padre or Father's Day Dia del Padre

El Dia del Padre is another opportunity to gather with family and friends to honor our padres. Read how we celebrate and why this holiday is not as popular as Mother's Day.

National Puerto Rican Day parade Puerto Rican Parade

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City is one celebration you should experience. This Hispanic parade celebrates Puerto Rican heritage with Latin music, foods, cultural events and pure Latin fun.

Semana Santa or Holy Week Semana Santa

Semana Santa is the most important religious celebration amongst Christian Hispanics. This Hispanic holiday reminds us of Jesus' gift of eternal life.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes and Party Ideas Cinco de Mayo

We celebrate Cinco de Mayo throughout the U.S. especially in Miami, New York City and Los Angeles. A Cinco de Mayo celebration may include eating Mexican food, toasting with margaritas, listening to Mariachis, etc. There is no “one way” to enjoy.


Day of the Dead in Mexico Day of the Dead Mexico

Day of the Dead or "El Día de los Muertos" is one of the most mystical Latino holidays. It is a special occasion to celebrate life and to reunite with our deceased ones who are allowed to visit us this day.

Carnaval Miami, a Total Hispanic "Rumba"" Carnaval Miami

For two weeks in March, the City of Miami transforms itself into the City of Carnaval. "Little Havana" hosts the largest Hispanic festival in the U.S. with Latin foods, Jazz, salsa dance and more to enjoy!

Calle Ocho Festival Calle Ocho Festival

For one day Miami becomes the largest Hispanic block party in the U.S. with more than a million people attending. If you are a Latin culture lover this is a party you can not miss...

Flower Festival Medellin La Feria de Las Flores

For seven days in August Medellin-Colombia, becomes the center of celebrations with "La Feria de Las Flores." A flower festival that attracts more than half a million turists in one of the biggest flower parties in Latin America.

Hispanic Thanksgiving Hispanic Thanksgiving

Hispanic Thanksgiving or Dia de Acción de Gracias amongst Latinos in the U.S. is a celebration en familia, like it is for many American families. What is interesting is how Latinos are celebrating the holiday by mixing many of our foods. Also see how to give your Dia de Accion de Gracias a Latino touch.

Puerto Rican Holidays Puerto Rican Holidays

Puerto Rico is known for celebrating many holidays throughout the year as there are not only official holidays but also regional holidays to show the happy spirit of Boricuas.

Posadas Mexicanas Posadas Mexicanas

"Las Posadas Mexicanas," the traditional Mexican reenactment of the search for lodging that Mary and Jesus did nine days before Christmas.

El Dia de los Ninos El Dia de los Ninos

El Dia de los ninos or El Dia de los Libros celebrates and honors our children. This tradition born in Latin America is now an official holiday in the U.S. that brings our little ones closer to literacy.

The San Fermin Festival The San Fermin Festival

The San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain celebrates its patron Saint with the Running of the Bulls, bullfights, a procession and festivities for eight days. Get ready to enjoy this summer festival filled with Hispanic tradition and culture!
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Hispanic Facts
in the U.S.

One in seven people in the United States is of Hispanic origin.

Hispanics are a mix of European, African and Native American people.

In 204 B.C. Romans created the term Hispanic to identify inhabitants from the Iberian Peninsula which encompass Spain and Portugal today.

The term Hispanic was adopted in the U.S. in the 1970s by the federal government in its census questionnaires.

The U.S. is the fifth largest Hispanic country in the world.


St. Augustine and Santa Fe were Hispanic cities founded before Plymouth.


Spanish is the fourth most frequently spoken language in the world.


Twenty countries speak Spanish as their first language.


70% of the Hispanic population lives in five states: California, Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois.


Hispanics are the largest minority in the U.S.


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