Hispanic Heritage Days

Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 and continues through October 15. This odd arrangement was chosen because it corresponds with the time several Latin American countries gained independence from Spain. Among them are Mexico, Chile, and Guatemala. For Mexico, 2010 is the country's Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of its independence.

In Reno, celebrations will be centered around Hispanic Heritage Days, a free event for all community members and visitors at the Grand Sierra Resort southeast parking area. The event with be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.

Hispanic Heritage Days will feature carnival rides, monster truck rides, and Latin music and dance performances on an outdoor stage. There will also be food, arts, crafts, and information from around 60 vendors. A special program will feature performances by Lupe Medina's dancing horses from the Rancho Las Tres Potrancas in Palomino Valley. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit Nevada Hispanic Services.

Sources: Reno Gazette-Journal, Grand Sierra Resort.

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