Saturday, September 14, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, September 15, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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On September 16, 1810 - Mexico won its Independence from Spain and Fiestas Patrias (Patriotic Festival) became a national celebration, a patriotic holiday in Mexico. Fiestas Patrias was kicked off by “The Grito” or “The Shout of Freedom” by Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla from Colima, Mexico. This “shout” was felt country wide as an expression of liberty and is widely celebrated all over Mexico today. Millions of people attend annual Fiestas Patrias events in cities across the United States as an homage to their cultural history.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th – October 15th by celebrating the history, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. The U.S. Hispanic population reached 60.6 Million in 2019. (worldpopulationreview.com)
A two-day family festival in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, bringing people from diverse Hispanic origins to create a cultural fusion! This full-day event will provide live music & dancing, mexican wrestling, vendor booths, and plenty of food. This will also help to generate revenue from rural areas and the rest of Southern Colorado.
On September 13th, 2022, in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs City Council made a historic recognition of the Hispanic community by unanimously consenting to recognize September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month. Fiestas Patrias was a part of the historic recognition that several Latina women including several from The Latina Equity Foundation received as a part of their efforts in the community.
In 2021 Moni Hernandez had a meeting with the THRIVE NETWORK and that is how “Fiestas Patrias Colorado Springs” was born! www.vivamarketingandconsulting.com
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WITH A CONTRACT SIGNED & PAID BEFORE 9/01/2024
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
If you have any questions about permit applications, licensing, or insurance, contact your Fiestas Patrias Representative.
All vendors must be able to provide Fiestas Patrias with proof Tax ID or Temporary Tax ID. Event insurance coverage is also required for all vendors.
All special event food vendors who wish to operate in El Paso County must have a valid El Paso County Public Health Special Event License.
Contact your insurance provider and add coverage for Fiestas Patrias event. Insurance certificate must be provided before vendors are allowed to set up.
Below are some helpful links for Tax ID permits, Online Insurance options and Special Events Food Permits.
For Colorado Springs City Tax Applications visit: Tax Applications | City of Colorado Springs
If you are a home-based business and would like to sell your products at this event only you can print and fill out your temporary permit here ---> Temporary Sales Tax Application (coloradosprings.gov) you must print and fill out and then submit with payment to: 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 203, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (8-5pm, M-F)
To fill out the application online and pay online visit: Colorado Springs (munirevs.com)
For those vendors who wish to obtain licensing through El Paso County Public Health, applications will be reviewed by the Environmental Health Division.
Retail Food Establishments - El Paso County Public Health (elpasocountyhealth.org)
Special-Event-Application-2.1.24.pdf (elpasoco.com)
Special Event FAQs (elpasoco.com)
We don't have any affiliation with the insurance links below we are only sharing a company that many of our vendors had use in the past that work for them. You are welcome to use your own insurance or find your provider of choice.
Event Insurance - Instant Online Quote - No Deductible (eventsured.com)