Events
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
September 18, noon-7pm
Lake Street, Minneapolis
Minneapolis hosts the 10th annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration along East Lake Street. One of the country’s largest festivals, the event kicks off with a parade and features local businesses, authentic food, crafts, cars and activities for all ages.
Spanish Language meetups in the Twin Cities
Food
- El Triunfo (Northfield), Mexican restaurant and grocery store
- KAHLO (Northfield), Mexican restaurant
- El burrito Mercado (St. Paul), Mexican restaurant and grocery store
- El Mercado Central (Minneapolis), Authentic Latinoamerican marketplace
- Los Andes (Uptown Minneapolis), Colombian and Ecuadorian cuisine
- Solera (Downtown Minneapolis), Spanish-inspired food and tapas
- Victor’s 1959 Café (South Minneapolis), Cuban cuisine
Entertainment
- Mixed Blood Theatre, Productions that promote Latino culture
- Teatro del Pueblo, Productions that promote Latino culture
- Minneapolis-St. Paul film festival (every Spring), It includes movies from Spanish-speaking countries
- District del Sol, Festivals and cultural events related to the Spanish-speaking community
Organizations
- Casa de España en Minnesota, A non-profit that organizes events for the Spanish community and those interested in Spanish
- Centro, Supporting the Latino Family For A Better Future
- Chicano Latino Affairs Council