Latino Heritage Month - September 15-October 15, 2025

The Inaugural Committee was formed out of the office of Columbus City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla in Fall 2022 to promote visibility, cultural awareness, and togetherness during LHHM in hopes to create lasting impact in the Greater Columbus community.

Latino Heritage Month Parade and Fetival
Saturday, September 13, 11am-4pm, downtown Columbus
The parade will start at the corner of Civic Center Dr. and E. Rich St and end at City Hall.
Celebrate culture, community, and diversity as we parade through downtown Columbus. Join us after the parade for a vibrant festival with music, food, and fun for everyone.

The Central Ohio Worker Center is hosting will be joining the annual Latino Heritage Parade in downtown Columbus this Saturday. In addition to celebrating the Latino Heritage and culture that has and continues to make Columbus wonderful, they’ll distribute much needed information about workplace and immigrant rights. Materials will be available in English and Spanish to parade goers.