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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.

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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 >

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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 >

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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

Saturday, July 20, 7 pm

Fiesta Baile

Saturday, July 20, 7 pm

Fiesta Baile

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, 7 pm

Fiesta Baile

Friday, July 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Concert in the Park

Saturday, July 20, 7 pm

Fiesta Baile

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

Thursday, July 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Downtown Holland Street Performers Series

Saturday, July 20, 2–2:45 pm

Fiesta

Saturday, July 20, 2:55–3:30 pm

Fiesta

Saturday, July 20, 3:45–4:30 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

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