North Charleston gears up for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Artists, creators feature prominently
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department will present the its Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Friday, Oct. 3, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. at the Park Circle Community Building (4800 Park Circle, North Charleston). Admission and parking are free.
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The family-friendly event is presented in acknowledgement of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year.
All are welcome to come together for a fun evening celebrating Hispanic culture with food vendors, an art market featuring Latino artists and creators, and live music by Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys along with Latin dance demonstrations by Holy City Salsa Dance Studio. The event will also feature hands-on craft activities, as well as an opportunity to create contributions for Amor Forever: A Community Ofrenda, a public art installation created by local artist Steph FRX. An ofrenda, or altar, is an offering assembled during the annual and traditionally Mexican Día de los Muertos celebration to honor loved ones who have passed. The installation serves as a vibrant, evolving tribute and highlights the cultural diversity within North Charleston. Attendees are invited to bring printed photographs and other mementos to add to the community ofrenda, which will remain on display in the Park Circle Community Building lobby through Día de los Muertos (Nov. 1-2).
The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is produced by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department. Applications for the artist market component of the event will be accepted through Friday, September 20. There is no fee to apply. Latino artists/creators interested in participating should email culturalarts@northcharleston.org for the application.
For information on additional programs and events presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, visit the Arts & Culture section of the City’s website, email culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or call 843.740.5854.