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Dale! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami at these events

By Josie Gulliksen

Updated February 7, 2019 2:44 AM

Dancers at last year's Coral Gables Hispanic Festival. (Facebook)

We’re the gateway to Latin America and Miami-Dade’s population is more than half Hispanic so it’s only fitting there are plenty of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs now through Oct. 15. Peruse our list despacito (that means slowly, in case you didn’t know) and mark your calendar accordingly.

1. Taco Tuesday Throwdown

Miami’s top taco makers come together to battle for taco domination. Already confirmed to compete are La Santa Taqueria, Tacology, Taquerias El Mexicano, Twice Butter and more. The event will feature music by Afrobeta and all the tacos you could ever want.

7-10 p.m. Oct. 3 at Canvas, 90 NE 17th St., Miami

90 NE 17th St., Miami

2. La Mano Hispana Exhbition

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Hialeah hosts an opening reception for the exhibition “La Mano Hispana” featuring works by more than 60 local Hispanic artists. The artworks celebrate the rich cultural expressions of Hispanic traditions, history and contemporary life. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided along with free parking at Milander Center garage. Exhibit runs through Nov. 10.

7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Milander Center, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah

4800 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

3. La Gran Fiesta 2017

The MOCA Plaza in the heart of North Miami is the site for a full blown all-day Hispanic Heritage celebration, La Gran Fiesta. Headliner Marlow Rosado performs as well as Colombian singer Catabella Cantante. Local radio host Enrique Santos keeps the party going as Master of Ceremonies. North Miami’s own Descarga Brewery will be pouring and vendors from North Miami’s local Whole Foods Market, Pastry is Art and Johnson & Wales University will be selling tasty grub.

7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami

770 NE 125 St, North Miami, FL 33161

4. Hispanic Heritage Celebration City of Doral

Performances by various Hispanic performance groups and Hispanic-themed food.

7-9 p.m. Oct. 13 at Doral Legacy Park, 11400 NW 82 St., Doral

11400 NW 82 St., Doral, FL 33178

5. Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival

Spend the weekend celebrating Hispanic Heritage in front of City Hall in Coral Gables on picturesque Biltmore Way during the Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival. Buy art, jewelry and more from local artists, enjoy a Farmer’s Table area, a new addition to this year’s event. Enjoy dance performances from various Hispanic groups and dance to music from several popular performers. Concrete Beach Brewery will be pouring their own brand, Stilltsville and Havana Lager, and soccer stars, face painters and bounce houses make up the Kids’ Pavilion.

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 21, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at 405 Biltmore Way, intersection of Biltmore Way and LeJeune Rd., Coral Gables

405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134

6. 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Stroll Miami International Mall and enjoy Latin American country exhibitions in Center Court from 1-6 p.m., cultural performances featuring the group Mix 5 and Cantores de Fonseca in the Macy’s Women’s Court from 1-5 p.m. plus Colombian music by Cuero Trancao and traditional Venezuelan music in the Food Court from 2-5 p.m. Buy a $5 tickets for unlimited samplings in the Sears Court from Pollo Tropical, Carolina Ale House, Le Cafe Limoge and others along with specialty cocktails for sale from Barcelo Rum.

1-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at Miami International Mall, 1455 NW 107 Ave., Miami

1455 NW 107 Ave., Miami

This story was originally published September 20, 2017 at 7:09 AM.

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