Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic, Latino and Latinx community members in Southeast Michigan by sharing opportunities to explore and learn about Hispanic/Latin(x) culture.

Celebrate Dia de Muertos at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Visit the Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts September 23-November 5. This annual exhibition, now in its 11th year, is designed to familiarize visitors with ofrendas and the Mexican traditions of the Day of the Dead, and build a sense of community as visitors identify with the reasons and ways people honor the deceased while collectively taking part in the act of remembering.

Watch the 36th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards September 29th on PBS

The historic Hispanic Heritage Awards, which were created by the White House to commemorate the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month in America, is among the highest honors by Latinos for Latinos and supported by 40 national Hispanic-serving institutions.

Enjoy a meal at Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week September 30-October 9

What better way to celebrate culture than through food?! Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week celebrates the various Latin communities that call Southwest Detroit home by showcasing and uniting them through the universal language of food. Each participating restaurant will offer a “Heritage Dish”, an exclusive dish only available during these 10 days.

You can find more great ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Detroit at visitdetroit.com.