National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Is a Big Success
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of residents who have roots in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America and Spain. The celebration takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
County Executive Ike Leggett attended a celebration put together in partnership by the Latino Health Initiative and Street Outreach Network, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery College. The event took place on Friday, Sept. 16 at the Silver Spring Civic Building Plaza. The celebration included an evening of diversity, music and culture of Latin America.