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The May Revolution in Buenos Aires, which took place on May 25, 1810, was the last in a series of political events that installed the first government in Argentina not controlled by Spain. There...

Los Angeles is home to the largest community of Central Americans in the United States. It comes as no surprise, then, that people love to celebrate Costa Rica Independence Day in Los Angeles just...

Guatemalans are a mix of indigenous cultures of Mayan descent and Spaniards and other Europeans. Although the United States does not recognize Guatemalan immigrants as political refugees, many...

In 1821, along with Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador, Honduras declared its independence from Spanish colonization. Two years later, the Federal Republic of Central America was...

With one of the largest Latino populations in the United States, Los Angeles is overflowing with ways to celebrate Hispanic food. The spectrum goes way beyond familiar burritos and empanadas to...

Mexican Independence Day is one of the most festive events of the year in Los Angeles. Each year, around 100,000 people celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain. A parade, traditional cuisine,...

If you've been trying to visit El Pueblo de Los Angeles, there is no better time than during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15. This oldest section of Los Angeles, encompassing...

The Dia del Maestro, or "Day of the Teacher," is an event celebrated throughout the world to honor the contribution educators make to the betterment of the citizens of tomorrow. Though the actual...

With a vibrant Hispanic community of some 5 million people, the city of Los Angeles boasts many ways to celebrate Latin American and Mexican music. From the flashy Latin Music Awards to...

The City of Los Angeles is home to the world's largest Hispanic population outside of Mexico and Central America. Its Hispanic population is fiercely proud of its cultural heritage, and champions...

World-famous as a hub for film of all genres, Los Angeles has a lot to offer film buffs seeking to celebrate Hispanic film. Beyond the yearly Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, there...

Ranging from traditional steps to the flamboyant flamenco, Hispanic culture in Los Angeles has long celebrated dancing. Countless venues and events in the city are hotbeds for those looking to...

A national holiday in Spain, Dia de la Hispanidad commemorates the day Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. Hispanic communities in Los Angeles celebrate the holiday every year on...

The presence of large Latino populations in Los Angeles has prompted the city to host Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations each year. Nicaragua Independence Day, which falls on September 15, is...

A festival known as Cinco de Mayo is held every year on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican victory in the Battle of Puebla during the Maximilian Affair. Given that Los Angeles is home to more...

The observance known as All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in much of the Western world is called Los Dias de los Muertos in Spanish-speaking regions. Translated as "Days of the Dead," this...

Roughly analogous to a girl's "sweet sixteen" party in some Spanish-speaking parts of the world, Quinceanera is the lavish celebration of a young girl's fifteenth birthday. The large Latino...

The City of Los Angeles has been proud to host a traditional Mexican Independence Day Parade since 1957, in recognition of the large Mexican population in the city. Traditionally held in East Los...

With a vibrant and large Latino population, there are many ways to celebrate Hispanic art is Los Angeles. While the city's major museums offer some specialized collections of Hispanic art, there...

The City of Los Angeles and the state of California have made March 31, the birthday of Cesar E. Chavez, a holiday. Cesar E. Chavez was a beloved leader of farm workers, who helped unite them...

Mexico's "Patriotic Holidays," or Fiestas Patrias, are vivaciously honored by the millions of people of Mexican and Latin American heritage in Los Angeles. You can celebrate Fiestas Patrias by...