Wellington Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Wellington Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Wellington Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month Leaders Forum Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wellington Community Center | 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington's Hispanic Heritage Month Leaders Forum invites the community to hear from Hispanic and Latino leaders from Wellington and throughout Palm Beach County. Our panelists will share their personal experiences, perspectives, successes, and challenges, and invite the audience into the conversation. This forum provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage, ask questions, connect with community leaders, and be inspired by the stories behind their leadership. The forum is FREE to attend. Registration is required, as spaces are limited. Speakers Vice Mayor Maria S. Antuña (Moderator) | Village of Wellington Council Alberto R. Leal, Esq. | Attorney at Law Janny Rodriguez | Anchor/Reporter, WPTV NewsChannel 5 & WFLX Fox 29 Lourdes Casanova | County Court Judge, Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit Michelle Oyola McGovern | Vice President of Government & Community Affairs, FL/AL & Local Government Lead for Comcast’s Florida Region Dr. Patricia Trejo | Executive Director, Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (FL-ALAS) Light food and refreshments will be served courtesy of Vicky Bakery and El Bodegón. Register through Eventbrite at wellingtonhhmleadersforum2026.eventbrite.com. The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. For more information and speaker bios, visit wellingtonfl.gov/HHMLeadersForum. Hispanic Heritage Night Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wellington Amphitheater | 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Join us for a FREE celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the Wellington Amphitheater, featuring music, food, dancing, family-friendly activities, and performances by local dance groups and Latinos in Action (LIA) chapters from schools throughout the Palm Beach County School District. Experience the passion, energy, and deep traditions of Latin and Latin-inspired dances live on stage with special performances by Starpoint Dancesport, Venezuela Danza y Tambor, and the Christ Fellowship Español Dance Team. The dance showcase will feature Salsa, Bachata, Paso Doble, Line Dancing, Zumba, Venezuelan folk dances, and more! The fun continues with a high-energy show featuring Mariachi music, Latin singer Adrian Blacio, and an LED entertainer and dancer. Activities & Entertainment DJ music and dancing Face painting Food trucks Glitter tattoos Latinos in Action (LIA) chapter performances and presentations Latin singer Adrian Blacio Mariachi band LED entertainer and dancer Dance performances featuring Salsa, Bachata, Paso Doble, Line Dancing, Zumba, Venezuelan folk dances, and more Admission and parking are FREE. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating. Thank you to our sponsor, Starpoint Dancesport, for their generous support. For more information on Hispanic Heritage Night visit wellingtonfl.gov/HispanicHeritageNight.