Fiesta Latina en Irvine

The City of Irvine invites the community to join the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the fourth annual Fiesta Latina en Irvine, Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Great Park. 

This free, family-friendly festival brings together the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Latin American culture with live music and dance, authentic cuisine, colorful art displays, and interactive cultural experiences. Guests of all ages can discover the rich traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans while enjoying a lively day in the heart of Irvine. 

From salsa rhythms to the beauty of traditional folk dances, Fiesta Latina en Irvine highlights the diverse spirit of Latino communities. Visitors can savor dishes from local food trucks, browse handcrafted goods by artisans, and take part in engaging activities such as cultural workshops, a calavera makeup demonstration, lotería, exhibits that bring stories to life, and much more. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and experience the music, flavor, and culture that enriches the community of Irvine. 

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans with ancestors from indigenous communities and those with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central, and South American roots. Enacted under federal law, the observance begins September 15 — the Independence Day anniversary for many Latin American countries — and ends October 12. It began as a weeklong observance in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a 30-day observance in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan.  

The national theme for the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.”