Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, 2026, please join the City of Lake Oswego in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! The theme for 2026 is “Unidos, Somos Mas” (“Together, We Are More”) which celebrates family, resilience, creativity, faither and service.
Visit United States Census and National Today for more information on Hispanic Heritage Month! Continue reading for some interesting facts on Hispanic and Latin American community,
- The Hispanic population of the United States is 63.7 million, making it the largest racial minority.
- There are 13 states with one million or more Hispanic residents in 2022, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.
- 14% of Oregon’s population is Hispanic and Latino, which makes it the fastest growing racial demographic in the state of Oregon.
History
Do you know the difference between Hispanic/Latino/e? Learn about various terms and their meaning.
Interested in learning more about Oregon’s history in relation to Latino communities? Check out this essay, "Latinos in Oregon" Oregon Encyclopedia
Celebrations and Activities
Spanish Language Story and Play
Saturday, September 19, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., at the Lake Oswego Public Library
This event repeats every month on the third Saturday. Juliet from Adventures in Spanish will present stories and songs in Spanish for children and their caregivers. The half hour program is recommended for ages 0-5 years. his program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/youth
El Tigre Fest
Saturday Oct 3, Cook Family Park., 17005 SW 92nd Ave.
Tigard's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month features live music and dance, more than 70 vendors, chidren activiites,m food and other family friendly programming.
El Festival de Mariachi
Sunday, September 27, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Hillsboro Ballpark - 4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro OR
This annual event brings together mariachi ensembles, folkloric dance troupes, artisan displays and cultural performances for a vibrant and inclusive family-friendly festival.
El Grito Portland
September 15 & 16, at 11am -10 p.m., outside the Moda Center
Celebrate with thousands of particpants come together to celebrate the rich and diverse Latino/a/e culture, honoring traditions and indigenous heritage. Event is free!
Portland Latin American Film Festival
September 23 through November 12 - Hollywood Theater - 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
In its 20th iteration, this festival presents 11 feature films and one short, showcasing narratives and perspectives from across Latin American meant to illuminate social and cultural realties through cinema.