Live performance for Hispanic Heritage festivities in Fort Lauderdale

Food, rhythms and art representing Hispanic Heritage are featured at free events at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale.

Entertainment and entry are free. Food and other items from participating vendors are offered for purchase.

Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking fees apply for beach parking including Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, 200 Las Olas Circle, with a PayByPhone payment option using the PayByPhone APP. Parking fees usually are $4 an hour.

Hispanic Heritage events in 2023 include:

Greg Diamond. Photo/Las Olas Oceanside Park

Live music

12 p.m. to 3 p.m. September 17 Flavio Sousa & Flamenco Dancer
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. September 24 Greg Diamond jazz
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. October 1 Sabor Latino Jazz Band
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. October 8 Sugar Music Trio from Venezuela
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. October 15 Mister Conjunto Band

Free movie and Mexican fiesta

5 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 29

The event will include a free screening of the Disney Pixar family-friendly film “Coco,” plus a Mexican fiesta with food, crafts and a chance to dance to to the music of the Mariachi Mexicano Trio.

The market and food court will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, paella and virgin frozen drinks will be available for purchase.

The movie will begin at 7:15 p.m. and last 80 minutes.

Lawn chairs, picnics, blankets and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Alcohol is forbidden. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The MKT featuring artisan vendors, food vendors and entertainment

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 30: The MKT featuring Hispanic vendors, plus entertainment and demonstrations

9:30 to 11 a.m. Flamenco dance performance and workshop
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SonQba Band
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Food demonstration with Saucy Lips co-founder, Natalia Dalton Salazar, in partnership with Royal Prestige Cookware
1:30 to3 p.m. Caseroloops from Venezuela

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 1 The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park

10 a.m. Socaton fitness
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cooking demonstration with Fusion Healthy315 chef-owner, Yeni Ramos, in partnership with Royal Prestige Cookware
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sabor Latino Jazz Band
1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Loteria Mexican Bingo for prizes