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Hispanic Heritage month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of South Bend and La Casa de Amistad honor leaders who have been instrumental to the history and culture of South Bend.
The City of South Bend’s Office of the Mayor originally started celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during Best Week Ever in 2022. The awards presentation was held during Best Wednesday Ever on Western at the Boomer stage. During that time, with recommendations by La Casa de Amistad’s committee, the City recognized two individuals in the community who were making a significant impact in the Hispanic Community. These honorees were honored with a plaque from the City.
In 2023, the City in collaboration with La Casa de Amistad held its first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration at La Casa, which included a folklorico traditional dance performance, program and awards, dinner, and live music.
Three individuals were recognized and were featured on three digital billboards located at South Bend Ave. & Edison (Linebacker), South Michigan & Ireland and Lincolnway East & Ironwood Rd., for one week until October 2nd.
2024 Celebration : Wednesday, October 9 from 5-7PM
This year, the City in collaboration with La Casa de Amistad will hold the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration on Wednesday, October 9 from 5pm-7pm at La Casa and are recognizing 3 community leaders, who will also be featured on a digital billboard located at South Bend Ave. & Napoleon St. The Community Celebration is free and open to the public.
The City of South Bend’s Office of the Mayor originally started celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during Best Week Ever in 2022. The awards presentation was held during Best Wednesday Ever on Western at the Boomer stage. During that time, with recommendations by La Casa de Amistad’s committee, the City recognized two individuals in the community who were making a significant impact in the Hispanic Community. These honorees were honored with a plaque from the City.
In 2023, the City in collaboration with La Casa de Amistad held its first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration at La Casa, which included a folklorico traditional dance performance, program and awards, dinner, and live music.
Three individuals were recognized and were featured on three digital billboards located at South Bend Ave. & Edison (Linebacker), South Michigan & Ireland and Lincolnway East & Ironwood Rd., for one week until October 2nd.
2024 Celebration : Wednesday, October 9 from 5-7PM
This year, the City in collaboration with La Casa de Amistad will hold the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration on Wednesday, October 9 from 5pm-7pm at La Casa and are recognizing 3 community leaders, who will also be featured on a digital billboard located at South Bend Ave. & Napoleon St. The Community Celebration is free and open to the public.
2024 award honorees
Susan Lagunas
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Ricardo Parra
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Amanda Salazar
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