25th Annual Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival & Parade

🎉 Dayton, get ready for a full day of music, food, dancing, and celebration! The 25th Annual Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival & Parade is taking over RiverScape MetroPark on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Whether this is your first festival or you have celebrated with us for years, bring your family, invite your friends, and come ready to experience one of Dayton’s most joyful community celebrations. 🌮 Get ready for a food truck takeover in Dayton! Come hungry because RiverScape MetroPark will be filled with food trucks and food vendors serving an incredible variety of flavors. It will be your opportunity to discover new dishes, return to your favorites, and experience the food that makes this festival one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year. 🛍️ Explore our festival marketplace Walk through the festival and discover local businesses, artisans, community organizations, and vendors offering products, crafts, services, cultural items, and unique finds. It is a great opportunity to shop, connect, and support businesses from our community. 🎤 And we have a major surprise coming! This year’s headliner will be announced soon, and it is going to be epic. Click Going and follow the event to be among the first to discover who will take the stage at our 25th anniversary celebration! Throughout the day, enjoy live music, dancing, cultural performances, the festival parade, family activities, and entertainment for all ages. Everyone is welcome to join and have a good time! 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 📍 RiverScape MetroPark 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402 🎟️ Free admission Presented by the Puerto Rican American & Caribbean Organization (PACO Dayton), in collaboration with Five Rivers MetroParks. When you attend, yes, you are enjoying an unforgettable day. But... also, your participation supports programs and initiatives that serve our community throughout the year. Come for the food. Stay for the music. Dance, shop, connect, and celebrate with Dayton! Hint... the dancing is real; from salsa, merengue, bachata, and more... Click Going, invite your family and friends, and follow the event for the headliner reveal, food truck announcements, vendor spotlights, entertainment updates, and the complete festival schedule. A Celebration With Purpose.