The City of Alexandria is observing Hispanic Heritage Month, a nationwide celebration, through Tuesday, October 15.

We invite you to participate in Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, hear stories from Latinx* community members, learn about Hispanic and Latinx businesses in the city, and enjoy the national flags and lights of Latin American countries at City Hall (301 King St.)

Attend a Hispanic Heritage Event

Immerse yourself in our City’s Hispanic and Latinx community events that will have you ready to dance, sing, and rejoice with your fellow Alexandrians. 

View the City’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events Calendar for festivities through October 15. 

Listen to Alexandria’s Latinx Oral Histories

Hear the stories from our city’s Latinx community members through Office of Historic Alexandria's oral histories series.

Learn About Latinx Businesses in Alexandria

Our Latinx community is a vital part of the City’s story and a historic driver for economic growth. Learn about Latinx-owned small businesses in your backyard. 

Enjoy National Flags and Lights of Latin American Countries

During Hispanic Heritage month, flags representing more than 20 Latin American nations will be displayed at City Hall Market Square (301 King St.). 

In the evenings, the national colors of Latin American countries will light up City Hall. It’s the perfect setting to take a charming picture with friends and family.

For more information on the schedule of events, City Hall lights, and Hispanic Heritage in Alexandria, visit alexandriava.gov/HispanicHeritage.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Katie Bishop at katie.bishop@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3961, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.

Alexandria at 275: Connecting to our past to define a brighter future.

Since its 1749 founding, the historic city of Alexandria has played a major role in our nation’s story and reflected its progress toward inclusivity. Join us at events from April through September as we mark Alexandria’s 275th anniversary and embark on the next chapter in our city’s vibrant history at alexandriava.gov/ALX275.

* The terms 'Hispanic' and 'Latinx' are used to describe individuals who identify with or relate to Spanish and Latin American origin or descent. “Hispanic” refers to a person with ancestry from a country whose primary language is Spanish, including Spain. “Latinx” is a gender-neutral/nonbinary alternative to Latino or Latina.