Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are in full swing.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced his participation in many of the events celebrating Latino and Hispanic people. Celebrations began on the Sept. 15 and will continue through Oct. 15.
Among the many events being held across the county, Elrich plans to visit Latino-owned businesses across the county on several different days. On Sept. 27, Elrich will be a guest on Montgomery al Dia, the County’s long-standing Spanish language show. The celebrations will conclude on Oct. 15 when Baila por la Vida or Dance for Life will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.
According to a press release, Montgomery County has proven to be one of the most popular destinations nationwide for Hispanic and Latino families.
“More than 200,000 Latinos call Montgomery County home. 40 percent of our foreign-born population are from Latin American and South American countries,” Elrich said.
According to 2020 Census statistics, Montgomery County is the second most popular destination nationwide for Bolivian immigrants and the third most popular destination for Salvadorian immigrants.
So proud to see so many people celebrating and recognizing the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth. 1 in 3 MCPS students are Latino and so are 13% of the workforce in Montgomery County. We will continue to be an inclusive and welcoming community to families from around the world. https://t.co/3lwy0VLdva
— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) September 15, 2022
Now available: calendars for #HispanicHeritageMonth events in Montgomery County broken down by regions. Please follow the link and have a look. In English and en español. https://t.co/YizP5WgyCp pic.twitter.com/Ein9W71hji
— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) September 15, 2022
When @OliverRFajardo asks you to rep for HHM, you do! Don't have a jersey (don't judge me lol), but reppin all day and everyday! 🇸🇻🇬🇹 pic.twitter.com/76u7fCzM7w
— Vilma Nájera, Principal (@VCNajera) September 15, 2022
Elrich began the month by issuing a statement in recognition of the month. His statement can be viewed here.
