July 15 – 21
Holland, MI
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 15 | 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
Film: First Voice Generation
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:
100% of proceeds go to the LAUP Más Adelante Scholarship fund
Tuesday, July 16 | 4 – 7 pm
Conference: LatinXperience Symposium
Holland Civic Center
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 >
Event Sponsor:
With Taco Tuesday by Mezkla
Wednesday, July 17 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Farmer’s Market
Kids’ Activities from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Holland Civic Center
Join us for a celebration of LatinX culture, food, and kid’s activities at our booth.
Event Sponsor:
Thursday, July 18 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Downtown Holland Street Performers
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:
Friday, July 19 | 6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Concert at the Park
Kollen Park
Join us for a concert in the park filled with live entertainment and food trucks.
Event Sponsors:
with MexiCuba
Saturday, July 20 | 11:30am – 4:30 pm
Fiesta
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:
Saturday, July 20 | 7 pm
Fiesta Baile
Holland Civic Center
Come join us for a night of celebration and dancing in support of LAUP's mission at the Holland ... Read More >
Event Sponsors:
with Los Palominos
Sunday, July 21 | 11am – 4 pm
Car Show
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 >
Entertainment
Thursday, July 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Downtown Holland Street Performers Series
Friday, July 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Concert in the Park
Saturday, July 20, 1–1:45 pm
Fiesta
Los Estrellas de Oro
Sunday, July 21, 11 am - 4 pm
Fiesta Car Show
Grupo Fierro
Sunday, July 21, 11 am - 4 pm
Fiesta Car Show
Los Hermanos 616
Sunday, July 21, 11 am - 4 pm
Fiesta Car Show
Volunteer
We need volunteers to help at our events with set-up,
tear-down, greeting, and more. We’d love to have you!
Fiesta Sponsors
We couldn’t host Fiesta without the support from so many amazing local organizations!
Title Sponsor
Community Engagement Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsors
Más Adelante Sponsors
Adelante Sponsors
Stage Sponsor | Youth Talent Show Sponsor
Event Sponsors
