Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 15. During the month-long celebration, several organizations in Chattanooga will host festivities to enjoy.

Fireworks + Noche de Lobos

Start the celebrations early with the Chattanooga Red Wolves as they take on Greenville Triumph on Saturday, Sept. 14. There will be a pre-game DJ on the concourse, food + drinks specials, and the final fireworks show of the season.

Hispanic Heritage Month at UTC

See the full lineup of events online, but make sure to check out the kick-off event on Monday, Sept. 16 featuring food from Guacamole Cocina Latina + Latin Dance Night on Thursday, Sept. 26.

La Paz Chattanooga will team up with Scenic City Clay Arts for Create, Move, and Sculpt on Saturday, Sept. 28. | Photo provided by Scenic City Clay Arts

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Join local nonprofit La Paz Chattanooga for a festival + soccer tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Highland Park Commons. There will be food, entertainment, and crafts from local vendors — watch the soccer tournament beginning at 3 p.m.

Bonus: Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, the first and only Latino fraternity in Chattanooga, will be honored with a proclamation for nearly 50 years of achievements during the festival.

La Paz is also hosting several events throughout the month including giveback nights, Create, Move, and Sculpt event + the Best Sangria contest — follow their Instagram page for more information.

Fiestaval: A Taste of Latin American

Head to Miller Park on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a day of fun with food vendors, international + national performers, an artisan market, a kids area, a beer garden, and more. This event is free to attend.

Latin Festival + Open House

ChattState will host its free festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be performances, activities, and food trucks for the public to enjoy.