2025 Latinx Heritage Month Events

Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept.15 to Oct. 15, a period chosen to honor the independence days of several Central American and South American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on Sept. 15, Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18, and Belize on Sept. 21.

The celebration was originally established as a week-long celebration by President Johnson in 1968. President Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988 to allow for a more comprehensive recognition of the significant contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made to the United States.

We are proud to offer to you a unique opportunity to learn, explore and celebrate the rich diversity of the Latinx culture. Throughout history, Latinx activists, writers, scientists, educators, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs and artists have left a solid legacy that continues to shape and enrich our nation. Join us in celebrating the Latinx Heritage.

Because students do not start class until the end of September, at COCC we celebrate the whole month of October!