July 7, 2025 – Get ready for a joyful explosion of culture, music and flavor at the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sunday, July 13, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. This high-energy, family-friendly celebration honors the rich and diverse traditions of Hispanic communities from around the globe—and everyone is invited to join the fiesta.
 
The plaza will come alive with the sounds of salsa, merengue cumbia and more from performances by Acuarelas del Perú, Alma Solana, Estampa Folklorica, La Nueva Trayectoria, La Legendaria, Sonora 100% Dinamita, and Santiago y La Orquesta. 
 
Tantalize your taste buds with delicious Latin cuisine, explore colorful arts & crafts, and keep the kids entertained with amusing activities all afternoon. It’s the perfect way to spend a balmy Sunday: full of heart, heritage and harmony.
 
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Westchester is proud to recognize all of the vibrant cultures that make up our area. The Hispanic Heritage Festival is a chance for everyone to come together, share in the happiness and experience the richness of Latino traditions.”
 
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said: “This celebration is one of the highlights of our warm-weather season. With all of the wonder, excitement and creation of positive, memorable moments, it’s a true commemoration of fellowship and diversity at one of our most beautiful parks.”
 
Parking and admission are free. The event will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; please bring blankets or folding chairs for seating. No coolers, please. To attend the festival, ride Metro-North’s Harlem Line to the Valhalla train station. Please be advised that the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for Bicycle Sundays between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains in July from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza can be accessed via Route 22, from the north or south.
 
The remaining 2025 cultural festivals are:
  • Irish, Sunday, July 13, noon to 6 p.m., Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale | Admission: $5 adults; free ages 14 and under
  • Italian, Sunday, July 20, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
  • Arab, Sunday, July 20, noon to 6 p.m., Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
  • India, Sunday, Aug. 3, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
  • Jewish, Sunday, Aug. 17, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
  • Muslim, Sunday, Aug. 24, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
 
Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway, in Valhalla.
Ridge Road Park is located at 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale.
 
This event is sponsored by Alianza Latina, Westchester Hispano, Brady Goldberg, WMC Health, M&T Bank, United Healthcare and Westchester County Parks. 
 
For more information, call (914) 231-4500.