July 15 – 21
Holland, MI
Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Hope College
First Voice Generation, directed and produced by Cynthia Martinez, follows the stories of three Latinx high school students in Holland, Michigan, during an unprecedented global pandemic year. Each student struggles with their identity growing up in a historically Dutch community, feeling that they don’t belong because they are children of Mexican immigrants. Watch as they grapple with virtual learning and other challenges while dreaming of being the first in their family to go to college. ... Read More >
Event Sponsor:
50% of proceeds go to the LAUP Más Adelante Scholarship fund
This event will celebrate LAUP’s 60th year and the contributions of the Latino community to Holland and West Michigan. This will be a discussion to help make meaningful change for the future where Latinos live, learn, earn and play. Johnny Rodriguez and Lupita will open with discussion of the past and current state of LAUP. Youth and professional panel and keynote speaker ... Read More >
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Kids’ Activities from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Holland Civic Center
Join us for a celebration of LatinX culture, food, and kid’s activities at our booth.
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Downtown Holland at the Splash Pad
On Thursday, LAUP will partner with Downtown Holland for the Street Performers Series to host an engaging array of Latin dance and singing including the dance group, Salserines; singer, Hector Estupiñan; and other community talent. ... Read More >
Event Sponsors:
Kollen Park
Join us for a concert in the park filled with live entertainment and food trucks.
Event Sponsors:
with MexiCuba
Holland Civic Center
You are invited to celebrate the 60th LAUP Fiesta celebrating Latinx culture where we will have a youth talent show, Latinx entertainment, a mercado, kids activities, and local food trucks.... Read More >
Event Sponsors:
Holland Civic Center
Come join us for a night of celebration and dancing in support of LAUP's mission at the Holland ... Read More >
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with Los Palominos
Holland Civic Center
We will end our Fiesta week by hosting a car show at the Civic Center Place. Join us for beautiful cars, with outside entertainment, and food trucks.... Read More >
with Los Escoltas De La Sierra, MexiCuba, Los Palominos
We need volunteers to help at our events with set-up,
tear-down, greeting, and more. We’d love to have you!
We couldn’t host Fiesta without the support from so many amazing local organizations!
Empowering Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, celebration & education.
Whether you are new to the area or a longtime member of our community we’re excited you are here and ready to answer your questions! Fill out this form and we will be in contact.
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