Hispanic Heritage Month 2025

Celebrating the heritage of our Hispanic clients!

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate the rich cultural contributions of the Hispanic communities to our city. This recognition underscores the pivotal role these communities play in shaping the social, economic, and cultural vitality of Hot Springs through hard work, creativity, and dedication.

Sixty-eight million people make up the Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2024, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority — 20% of the total population. Here at OBHAW, 6% of our clients are Hispanic! Learn more about this population here.

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City of Hot Springs Proclamation Presentation

OBHAW was honored to receive the City of Hot Springs’ official proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month from Mayor Pat McCabe on Wednesday, September 17. Thank you to the City of Hot Springs for your continued commitment to promoting inclusivity and understanding of the diverse cultures that make up our community!

Pictured left to right are Susan Smith, OBHAW CEO, Abril Reyes, OBHAW Community Engagement Coordinator, and Mayor Pat McCabe, City of Hot Springs

Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

Orgullo Azteca Dance Group will be performing at noon.

Saturday, October 4, 9 am to 1 pm
121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71913 Green Way Trail (Next to HS Farmer's Market)

🌮 Local vendors & delicious food
💃 Live music by Jacob Flores & dance performances
🎨 Family fun, culture, and community

Check out the full schedule below so you don’t miss a thing:
Festival Schedule
9 am - Festival opens, Silent Auction begins
10 am - Children's Folk Dance performance
12 pm - Dance performance by Orgullo Azteca
12:30 pm - Silent Auction Last Call
1 pm - Festival closes

The children’s folkloric group from Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) will take the stage at 10:00 AM to share traditional folk dances.
Jacob Flores will be providing live music throughout the festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendors will be selling jewelry, Aztec regalia, western wear, t-shirts, tamales, aqua frescas, sweets, and more! We will be selling t-shirts.

Thank you to our festival sponsors:
Relyance Bank, Hot Springs Board of Realtors, Jacob Flores, 360 Photobooth

Questions?
Email Abril Reyes, OBHAW Community Engagement Coordinator

Festival Silent Auction

Silent Auction opens at 9 am. Here are a few of the items that will be included:

 

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