Hispanic Heritage Celebration

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Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy live performances, free family-friendly activities, and more to celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Commerce City! The event will take place in Downtown Derby located at the intersection of 72nd Place and Monaco Street along Highway 2.

Entertainment

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Aztec Dance featuring Grupo Tlaloc
12 - 12:30 p.m. - Mariachi featuring Colorado Youth Mariachi Program
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. - Folk Dance featuring Mexico En La Piel
1:30 - 3 p.m. - Live Band featuring Banda La Patrona

Free Activities

Face Paint
Photo Booth
Bouncy Castle
Crafts Area
Lotería with prizes
Local sports watch party 🏈🧡💙

Original to the area is a variety of authentic cuisine from neighborhood favorites like El Jardin, GordiBuena, Mariscos Sinaloa, Tamales by Sara, and more! Food will be available for purchase during the event.

The event will also feature resources and vendors for attendees to walk through and learn valuable information about community resources and services. Lastly, there will be a Vaccine Mobile Unit that will feature the following available vaccines: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib, HPV, Polio, Meningitis, MMR, Pneumonia, Rotavirus, and Tdap.

Interested in having a table at the event? Complete the Exhibitor/Vendor Registration Form.

For questions regarding the event contact Alondra Gonzalez Carrillo at agonzalezcarrillo@c3gov.com or call 720-471-7872.

Thank you to our partners the Commerce City Cultural Council, Adelante, and Cultivando.

2023 Event Recap

Live performances included Folkloric dancing by Raíces De Mi Tierra, a mariachi performance by the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program, Aztec dancing by Grupo Tlaloc, and a live band.

Schedule of Performances in 2023

Noon – 12:30 p.m. – Baile folkórico (folkloric dance) by Raices de mi Tierra
12:40 – 1:40 p.m. – Mariachi performance by the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program
1:50 – 2:20 p.m. – Aztec dancing by Grupo Tlaloc
2:30 – 4 p.m. – Music from Banda La Patrona

Derby restaurants and food vendors
* indicates those offering a 10% discount during the event

*Bifrost Neveria – 6406 E. 72nd Pl.
*Dulceria Candymex – 7291 Monaco St. (also hosting an in-store raffle)
El Jardin – 6460 E. 73rd Ave.
*GordiBuena – 7225 Monaco St.
*Mariscos Sinaloa – 7272 Locust St.
Tacos Sabor Chilango – 6461 E. 72nd Pl.
*Tamales by Sara – 6440 E. 72nd Pl.
*Tasty Donuts – 6441 E. 72nd Pl.

Derby retailers and services
* indicates those offering a 10% discount during the event

Azteca Multiservicios – 6400 E. 72nd Pl.
Beauty Essence – 7295 Monaco St.
*Derby Cuts – 7249 Monaco St.
*El Camello Western Wear – 6454 E. 72nd Pl.
*Fers Soccer Shop – 6496 E. 73rd Ave.
*La Mas Buena – 7253 Monaco St.
*Mendez Hair Studio – 7285 Monaco St.
Mountain Fades Barbershop- 6404 E. 72nd Pl.
Nutrition City of Commerce City – 6490 E. 73rd Ave.
Salon de Belleza/Diamond Beauty Salon – 7287 Monaco St. (offering $1 off services)

Fun family activities include a crafts table, a scavenger hunt, resources/swag, and more!