Hispanic Heritage Celebration returns to Levitt Arlington on Oct. 7

By Office of Communication

Posted on October 04, 2023, October 04, 2023

Levitt Arlington and the Arlington Mayor’s Latino Advisory Council will host a free Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sat., Oct. 7 from 5-10 pm at Levitt Pavilion Arlington (101 W. Abram, in Downtown Arlington across from City Hall). Open to everyone, the celebration will offer five live performances, including concerts featuring legendary Tejano star Gary Hobbs and Los Cadetes de Linares, a long-running Norteño group from Mexico. Other artists appearing at the event are Fusion Latina Band, a popular DFW party band; Sandunga Dance Company, an HEB-based salsa and mambo dance troupe; and Salsa at The Gardens, a Fort Worth dance company.

Although coolers are welcome at the event, guests will also have the opportunity to purchase delicious tacos, tortas, micheladas and more from food trucks vending on site.

Kathleen Ramon Venable, the event chair for the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, emphasized that the event is open to all community members.

“We encourage everyone to join us on Saturday for what’s sure to be a lively, festive, and memorable evening,” said Venable, who also serves on the Mayor’s Latino Advisory Council. “This event is an opportunity for Arlington’s Latino and Hispanic residents to come together to showcase and celebrate their cultures, as well as an opportunity for everyone in our community to experience new genres of music, dance, and cuisine."

Added Letatia Teykl, the Levitt’s executive director: “An important aspect of the Levitt's mission is to support Arlington's rich diversity, which is why we produce the Hispanic Heritage Celebration and other multicultural events throughout the year. We're delighted the Mayor's Latino Advisory Council has stepped up once again to partner with us for this wonderful community event."

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

•  Early arrival is recommended.
•  Free and paid parking is available on all sides of the Levitt. Here's a map.
• Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
• Coolers are welcome, but leave glass containers at home. Food and beverage (including beer, wine, and soft drinks) concessions available for purchase on site.
• Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome, but please consider concert volume first.

ABOUT THE LEVITT

Levitt Pavilion Arlington offers free, high-production value outdoor concerts and special events each year with a diverse calendar of professional musical artists representing genres from world music to jazz, home-grown Texas country to indie rock, and much more.  The Levitt presents emerging talent and original artists from a range of music genres, many of them Grammy Award winners, as well as local musicians as part of the Levitt’s “Share the Stage” initiative promoting North Texas talent. Noted as a signature destination and performing arts centerpiece for Downtown Arlington, The Levitt plays a significant role in Downtown Arlington’s designation as a Cultural District by the State of Texas and Arlington’s designation as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office. For more information, visit levittpavilionarlington.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.