Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.
2022 Calendar of Events
September 10, 2022 at 11 AM (Waco Community)
Hispanic Leaders' Network Family Day Honoring Mariachi Azteca
Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Dr.
September 15, 2022
Latinx Bear: Tune in on all Instagram accounts - @Latinxcoalitionbu & @BaylorMA1845 - as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month!
September 17, 2022 at 7 PM (Baylor University)
Movie Night
Stay tuned to vote for a movie
Location: The SUB Den-Common Grounds area
September 18, 2022 at 4 PM (Waco Community)
Fiestas Patrias
Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd.
September 20, 2022 at 6 PM (Baylor University)
Neighbor Night
Bobo Spiritual Life Center, 500 Speight Ave.
Open to all Baylor Faculty, Staff, and Students!
September 21, 2022 at 12 PM (Baylor University)
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Luncheon
Presented by the Department of Multicultural Affairs
Cashion 506, 1401 S. 4th Street
*Invitation Only. Please contact Katie Dudik for more information.*
September 22, 2022 All Day (Baylor University)
Heritage Backdrop
Take a photo and tag us @BaylorMA1845
Fountain Mall
September 22, 2022 at 5 PM (Waco Community)
Central Texas Hispanic Heritage Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet
Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.
September 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM (Baylor University)
POSTPONED - Stay tuned for more details!
Loteria Night
Fun games and prizes!
Bobo Spiritual Life Center
September 25, 2022 at 1 PM (Waco Community)
Dia De La Raza
St. Francis Catholic Church, 315 Jefferson Ave.
September 27, 2022 at 6 PM (Baylor University)
Avanzando's Fair
Alexander Hall
September 28, 2022 at 12 PM (Baylor University)
Lunch & Learn
Presented by the Department of Multicultural Affairs
*Reservation Required - Limited Availability. Please contact Multicultural Affairs for more information.*
September 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM (Baylor University)
Karaoke Night
The SUB Den - Common Grounds area
October 2, 2022 at 1 PM (Waco Community)
Charro Day
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2621 Bagby Ave.
October 3, 2022 (Baylor University)
Latinx Bears Spotlight
The spotlight is on you! Students express what they appreciate most about their cultura.
October 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM (Baylor University)
Latinx Faculty/Staff/Student Mixer
The SUB second floor: Fentress & Baines
October 5, 2022 at 3 PM (Baylor University)
Juego de Mesa: Table Top
The SUB - Outside of the MA Suite
October 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM (Baylor University)
POSTPONED - Stay tuned for more details!
Hispanic Heritage Banquet
Presented by the Baylor Hispanic Student Association in conjunction with the Department of Multicultural Affairs
*Speaker and ticket sales details will be released soon. Please email Multicultural Affairs for more information*
October 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM (Baylor University)
Latinx Dance: Latin Dance Society
Bring your best moves, or learn Latin moves!
The SUB - Barfield Drawing Room
October 9, 2022 at 1 PM (Waco Community)
Hispanic Heritage Month Parade
Austin Ave.
October 9 & 16, 2022 - All Day Music (Waco Community)
H.O. T. Fair & Rodeo Hispanic Day
Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd.
October 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM (Baylor University)
Noche de Rezo: Night of Prayer
Enjoy with café & pan!
Bobo Spiritual Life Center
October 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM (Baylor University)
Nuestra Noche de Festejo: The Big Mix
Latinx organizations join to celebrate!
The SUB - Barfield Drawing Room
October 29, 2022 at 4 PM (Waco Community)
Dia De Los Muertos Parade & Festival
Downtown Waco
*For more information on the Waco Community events listed above, please reach out to Cuevas Peacock.*