Delaware kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with 2 festivals of flavor, traditions, music and Latino Pride

Dover festival to showcase Latino heritage

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware is getting a head start on Hispanic Heritage Month with two festivals this weekend that will highlight the contributions of the Latino community to the state’s culture and economy.

The 14th annual Dover Hispanic Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday in Legislative Mall State Park, and the 10th annual Delaware Latino Festival will be held Sunday in Wilmington’s Riverfront Park.

Both festivals will feature live music, dance performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Wilmington festival celebrates Latino culture

The Dover festival will also include a job fair and a health fair. The Wilmington festival will also feature a car show and a soccer tournament.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States.

Hispanic Heritage Month festivals in Delaware

• **Dover Hispanic Festival**
  • When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, 2022
  • Where: Legislative Mall State Park, Dover
  • What: Live music, dance performances, food vendors, family-friendly activities, job fair, health fair
• **Delaware Latino Festival**
  • When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022
  • Where: Wilmington’s Riverfront Park
  • What: Live music, dance performances, food vendors, family-friendly activities, car show, soccer tournament