September 16 - September 24
The Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will highlight Latin American cultures in all their rich variety and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society—particularly the Tri-Cities area!
Parade of Flags
Saturday, September 24 @ 11:00am
This opening ceremony takes place with a parade from the Waterfront down Washington Avenue to Grand Haven Central Park with the Parade of Flags representing Hispanic / Latino countries. We hope you will join us in kicking off the Fiesta events in Central Park 11:00am-10:30pm.
RESTAURANT WEEK
Monday-Saturday
September 19-24
Restaurants in the Tri-Cities will be participating in a special restaurant week from Monday, September 19 through Saturday, September 24.
You will sign up in advance for a Hispanic / Latin American country whose cuisine you want to showcase with a special appetizer, entrée, dessert and/or drink.
Each participating restaurant will donate a percentage of sales of these food items to Fiesta. The net proceeds of the Fiesta will then be divided between a local non-profit the newly formed Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative.
COMMUNITY DINNER
September 22/Location TBD
Info Coming Soon!
This Event SOLD OUT IN 2021!
The Community Dinner is a fundraising experience featuring Hispanic food presented in partnership with the MeXo restaurant in Grand Rapids. Live mariachi will perform while guests enjoy learning about the origins of the recipes and their cultural importance while sipping flights of tequila. There will also be a cash bar and silent auction.
Who's the chef behind it all? Chef Oscar Moreno, a native of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His passion for food was rooted in the importance it had in his family-life while growing up. That passion grew while he worked under chefs from different countries. Now, he's sharing his passion and his menu for Fiesta 2022.
FRIDAY CONCERT
Friday, September 16
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
1 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven
Info Coming Soon!
The Fiesta Concert at the Waterfront Stadium in Grand Haven will feature a special VIP section near the stage for Sponsors. This family friendly event will feature dancing, food trucks and refreshments including beer and tequila.
Bring a blanket or chair for comfort.
FIESTA
Saturday, September 24
Central Park 11:00am-10:30pm
Info Coming Soon!
Fiesta goers will enjoy live music and dance performances on the stage while dancing in the street and park.
Food vendors and trucks will serve authentic cuisine in Central Park. The beer tent will feature margaritas and tequila flights along with a beer selection.
Youth and kids' activities will be hosted by Latin Americans United for Progress in Central Park.
Mercado vendors from near and far will surround the Central Park fountain featuring goods and services for all.
