The Latino Heritage Committee, in collaboration with the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, will celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a series of culturally rich virtual events. The events will highlight Latino and Hispanic traditions, and will culminate with a drive-in movie celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) featuring Disney's "Coco." For more information, please call (626) 744-6530.
Events | Event Description | Dates | How to Participate |
Latino Heritage Scavenger Hunt | Scavenger hunt will feature clues that highlight Pasadena locations that are of significance to Latino community. Clues will be delivered by video clips featuring local dignitaries. Great prizes will be awarded! | October 1st-October 17th | Register Now |
"Lil' Libros" Loteria for Children | Virtual Loteria for children ages 3 and up on Zoom. Registration required. | October 3, 2020, 10:00 a.m. | Register Now |
Loteria Game Night | Virtual Loteria on Zoom. Recommended for ages 15 and up. Registration required. | October 9, 2020, 6:30 p.m. | Register Now |
Lil' Libros Bilingual Storytime | Bilingual storytime featuring Lil' LIbros "Super Torta" read by author and illustrator Eric Ramos. | October 10, 2020, 10:00 a.m. | Register Now |
"Best of" Compilation of Past Latino Heritage Parade Hits | Compilation of videos explaining the history and significance of the Latino Heritage Parade. Fan favorite clips from past parades will be presented in a "best of" celebration. | October 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m. | Visit us on Facebook |
Arts and Craft with Mercadito Monarca | Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) arts and crafts project. Kits will be available for pick-up while supplies last, and participants will make the craft along with virtual instruction. Registration required. | October 24, 2020, 10:00 a.m. | Register Now |
"Concinando con El Cholo" Sabor Latino | Cooking demonstration will highlight a delicious cultural dish. Recipe will be shared with participants so they can follow along. | October 27, 2020 10:00 a.m. | Visit us on Facebook |
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Drive-In Movie Celebration | Family film Disney's "Coco" will be shown. The film will start at dusk. Reigstration is required. | October 30, 2020, Dusk | Register Now |