Council kicks off Latino Heritage Month with presentations and festival plans

Council Member Hernandez delivered opening remarks on the history of Los Angeles and Latino Heritage Month, noting the city's Spanish and Mexican historical influences and inviting celebration across the city. He asked fellow Latino council members to present certificates to Central American organizations including the Central American Resource Center and the Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund. Rocky Delgado, the deputy mayor for economic development, spoke for the mayor and described Festival Los Angeles and plans to expand the month-long series of events aimed at cultural exchange and economic activity.

Council members emphasized the symbolic importance of bridges that connect East Los Angeles and downtown as part of the month's theme and encouraged participation in multiple events through the month; the session included a short mariachi performance commissioned for the opening.

Next steps: Festival Los Angeles events were announced for the coming weeks; council members encouraged residents to attend and participate.