• Michigan has several festivals honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.flag of brazil with globe image by patrimonio designs from Fotolia.com
  
  Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and celebrates Hispanic culture and what the Hispanic people have contributed to the U.S. In Michigan, there are several festivals organized to honor this month. The entertainment includes Hispanic films, dance, art and music; food and crafts are also big draws.
  
  

Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival

• The Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival is held every year at Centennial Park in Holland, MI. The festival typically takes place the first weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, and showcases art and film from Hispanic artists, both local and national. The festival features free admission, and the event typically shows about 10 films over the two day and night festival. Snacks are on sale, and proceeds go to support the non-profit organization that runs it.
  
  Centennial Park
  265 S. River Ave.
  Holland, MI 49423
  616-394-0000
  
  

Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival

• The Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival is hosted every year by the Hispanic Center in Grand Rapids, MI. The festival typically takes place the weekend before the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and features Hispanic dance, food and crafts. The festival takes place in Calder Plaza, and the food booths offer homemade tortillas and flautas. Live music is also featured, with local Hispanic bands playing their own music and traditional Hispanic music as well.
  
  Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival
  250 Monroe Ave. NW
  Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2215
  613-304-2759
  hispanic-center.org
  
  

Fiesta Mexicana

• Fiesta Mexicana is an annual event in Grand Rapids, MI. The event, which celebrates Mexican culture, typically occurs during the first weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month and is hosted by the city's Mexican Heritage Association. It features music, dance, food and art from Latin America. Booths make up a Hispanic mercado where guests can purchase small crafts and foods. The event is free to attend and takes place at Calder Plaza.
  
  Fiesta Mexicana
  250 Monroe Ave. NW
  Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2215
  616-451-3000
  mexican-heritage.org