KICKING OFF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Sunday, September 14, 2025 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
What is Fiestas Patrias & Hispanic Heritage Month?
Fiestas Patrias
On September 16, 1810 - Mexico won its Independence from Spain and Fiestas Patrias (Patriotic Festival) became a national celebration, a patriotic holiday in Mexico. Fiestas Patrias was kicked off by “The Grito” or “The Shout of Freedom” by Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla from Colima, Mexico. This “shout” was felt country wide as an expression of liberty and is widely celebrated all over Mexico today. Millions of people attend annual Fiestas Patrias events in cities across the United States as an homage to their cultural history.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th – October 15th by celebrating the history, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. The U.S. Hispanic population reached 60.6 Million in 2019. (worldpopulationreview.com)
Sunday September 14th, 2025
A family festival in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, bringing people from diverse Hispanic origins to create a cultural fusion! This full-day event will provide live music & dancing, mexican wrestling, vendor booths, and plenty of food. This will also help to generate revenue from rural areas and the rest of Southern Colorado.
On September 13th, 2022, in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs City Council made a historic recognition of the Hispanic community by unanimously consenting to recognize September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month. Fiestas Patrias was a part of the historic recognition that several Latina women including several from The Latina Equity Foundation received as a part of their efforts in the community.
Who is Viva Digital Marketing
- The only Woman-Owned, Bilingual, Full Service Digital Marketing & Consulting Agency in Colorado Springs.
- We believe in supporting small businesses with affordable and effective marketing campaigns.
- We support new and start-up businesses non-profits and corporations.
- Translations and beyond.
- We proudly serve clients who are looking to reach Bilingual, Spanish, and English-speaking Hispanics in Colorado Springs and beyond.
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In 2018 Moni Hernandez CEO of VIVA Digital Marketing had a vision to see downtown Colorado Springs filled with Hispanic culture. She met with Cory Arcarese the Chair of The Thrive Networks in 2021 and they both agreed that a festival of its kind was needed in our community. That is how Fiestas Patrias was founded.
Cultural events provide us with a sense of belonging and connection to our heritage. Fiestas Patrias celebrates the customs, values, and achievements of our ancestors, reinforcing our cultural identity. It allows us to acknowledge and honor our roots. Recognizing our cultural heritage gives us a sense of pride, self-acceptance, and authenticity, boosting our overall mental health. It provides opportunities for people from various backgrounds to interact, share experiences, and build relationships.
Let's remember to celebrate what makes each of us special every day of the year!
Get a booth
Sign Up to Participate in Fiestas Patrias 2025
Booth Space Options
Non-food Small Business & Informational
Food Booth Space
Nonprofits Booth Space
- Festival Hours: Sunday 9/14
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Must Provide Proof of licensing and permits are required by the city & state.
- You must provide proof of insurance coverage to include Fiestas Patrias.
- 10x10 Booth Space
- All booth sales must be paid before 9/1/25. No more booth sales will be sold after above date.
If you have any questions about permit applications, licensing, or insurance, contact your Fiestas Patrias Representative.
All vendors must be able to provide Fiestas Patrias with proof Tax ID or Temporary Tax ID. Event insurance coverage is also required for all vendors.
All special event food vendors who wish to operate in El Paso County must have a valid El Paso County Public Health Special Event License.
Contact your insurance provider and add coverage for Fiestas Patrias event. Insurance certificate must be provided before vendors are allowed to set up.
Below are some helpful links for Tax ID permits, Online Insurance options and Special Events Food Permits.
For Colorado Springs City Tax Applications visit: Tax Applications | City of Colorado Springs
If you are a home-based business and would like to sell your products at this event only you can print and fill out your temporary permit here ---> Temporary Sales Tax Application (coloradosprings.gov) you must print and fill out and then submit with payment to: 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 203, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (8-5pm, M-F)
To fill out the application online and pay online visit: Colorado Springs (munirevs.com)
Operate at a retail food special event:
For those vendors who wish to obtain licensing through El Paso County Public Health, applications will be reviewed by the Environmental Health Division.
Retail Food Establishments - El Paso County Public Health (elpasocountyhealth.org)
Special-Event-Application-2.1.24.pdf (elpasoco.com)
Special Event FAQs (elpasoco.com)
We don't have any affiliation with the insurance links below we are only sharing a company that many of our vendors had use in the past that work for them. You are welcome to use your own insurance or find your provider of choice.
Event Insurance - Instant Online Quote - No Deductible (eventsured.com)
