Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board

09/20/2026

Good morning! Due to the weather conditions, the City of Aurora Fiestas Patrias Parade has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

09/16/2026

🇲🇽 Join us today! | ¡Acompáñanos hoy! 🇲🇽

We invite our community to join us today at 4:30 PM for the raising of the Mexican flag in celebration of Mexican Independence and our rich culture and heritage. ❤️🤍💚

📍 Water Street Mall, right outside City Hall
🕟 4:30 PM

Bring your family and friends and join us for this special moment of pride and celebration! 🇲🇽

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¡Invitamos a toda nuestra comunidad a acompañarnos hoy a las 4:30 PM para el izamiento de la bandera de México, celebrando la Independencia de México y nuestra rica cultura y herencia. ❤️🤍💚

📍 Water Street Mall, frente al City Hall
🕟 4:30 PM

¡Traigan a sus familiares y amigos y acompáñennos en este momento tan especial de orgullo y celebración! 🇲🇽

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¡Feliz Día de la Independencia de México, Aurora! 🇲🇽 🎉

¡Acompáñanos hoy frente al Ayuntamiento mientras celebramos la fuerte comunidad mexicana de Aurora y honramos los 216 años de la independencia de México! ❤️

📆 Hoy, miércoles 16 de septiembre
⏰ 4:30 P.M.
📍44 E. Downer Place

09/11/2026

🎉 ONE DAY TO GO: Fiestas Patrias 2026 is almost here!

Buy your tickets now at RiverEdgeAurora.com. Tickets are STILL AVAILABLE, but due to popular demand, there is no guarantee that tickets can be purchased at the event.

We'll see you at RiverEdge Park tomorrow night for another weekend you won't forget! 🌟

09/11/2026

🚨 SCAM WARNING: FIESTAS PATRIAS VENDOR REGISTRATION

The City of Aurora has been made aware of a flyer and vendor sign-up form circulating that is not affiliated with or authorized by the City of Aurora’s Fiestas Patrias event.

Please be advised that all vendor participation for Fiestas Patrias is handled exclusively by the City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park. Vendors should not submit payments or personal/business information through unauthorized forms or to individuals claiming to represent the event.

If you have received this flyer, submitted information through an unauthorized Google vendor form, or believe you may have been the victim of a scam, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

Please share this warning with other vendors and businesses to help prevent others from being misled.

Only trust official communications from the City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park email addresses regarding Fiestas Patrias vendor participation.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500.

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🚨 ADVERTENCIA DE ESTAFA: REGISTRO DE VENDEDORES FIESTAS PATRIAS

La Ciudad de Aurora ha sido informada sobre un volante y un formulario de inscripción de vendedores que está circulando y que no está afiliado ni autorizado por el evento Fiestas Patrias de la Ciudad de Aurora.

Por favor, tengan en cuenta que toda la participación de vendedores para Fiestas Patrias se maneja exclusivamente por la Ciudad de Aurora y RiverEdge Park. Los vendedores no deben enviar pagos ni información personal o comercial a través de formularios no autorizados o a personas que digan representar el evento.

Si ha recibido este volante, enviado información a través de un formulario de Google no autorizado, o cree que puede haber sido víctima de una estafa, por favor contáctenos en:

📧 [email protected]

Comparta esta advertencia con otros vendedores y negocios para ayudar a prevenir que otros sean engañados.

Confíe solo en comunicaciones oficiales de la Ciudad de Aurora y de las direcciones de correo electrónico de RiverEdge Park sobre la participación como vendedor en Fiestas Patrias.

Se pide a cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este asunto que se comunique con la División de Investigaciones del Departamento de Policía de Aurora al (630) 256-5500.

09/09/2026

🌟 Fiestas Patrias Band Spotlight: Grupo Mandingo!

Boasting over 7 million monthly listeners on YouTube Music, Grupo Mandingo is set to perform at Fiestas Patrias 2026!

The group has produced a number of chart-topping songs in America and across the world, including "Y Te Vi Con Èl," "Número Equivocado," and "Vamos A Amarla Los Dos," among others.

You can see Grupo Mandingo perform LIVE at Fiestas Patrias 2026 on Sunday, September 13 at 5:15 P.M.

Purchase your tickets today at RiverEdgeAurora.com! 📲

09/09/2026

🌟 Fiestas Patrias Band Spotlight: La Maquinaria Norteña!

Founded in 2006, La Maquinaria Norteña has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years with its signature sound marked by modern and contemporary musical arrangements within the norteño style "Chihuahua."

The group has put together a number of chart-topping hits, including "Así Ya No," "Por Obvias Razones," and "Si Te Vuelvo A Ver."

See La Maquinaria Norteña perform LIVE at Fiestas Patrias 2026 on Sunday, September 13 at 8:45 P.M.

Purchase your tickets today at RiverEdgeAurora.com! 📲

09/02/2026

🎉 TICKETS ON SALE NOW: FIESTAS PATRIAS RETURNS TO RIVEREDGE PARK ON SEPTEMBER 12 AND 13!

The City of Aurora, in partnership with RiverEdge Park and the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, is excited to announce that Fiestas Patrias is returning to RiverEdge Park on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13!

Gates open on Saturday, September 12 at 3:30 P.M. Opening acts include Aurora’s own Ballet Folklorico at 4 P.M., Los Creyentes del Poder at 5 P.M., Grupo Furisoso at 6:30 P.M., an onstage ceremony recognizing scholarship recipients at 7:45 P.M., and headliner Banda Carnaval at 8:30 P.M.

Gates open at 3 P.M. on Sunday, September 13. The festival kicks off with Los Aces Del Norte at 3:30 P.M., the annual Parade of Nations at 4:30 P.M., Grupo Mandingo at 5:15 P.M., La Fiera de Ojinaga at 6:45 P.M., El Grito at 8 P.M., and La Maquinaria Norteña at 8:45 P.M.

Tickets are on sale now! Each day, tickets will cost $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Due to popular demand, there is no guarantee that tickets will be available for purchase in person during the festival.

Buy your tickets today at RiverEdgeAurora.com! 📲

06/10/2026

The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board invites local businesses, organizations, and community partners to support our upcoming Brillo & Herencia Gala. Your sponsorship helps make this special event possible while directly supporting our scholarship fund, which invests in the future of Aurora’s students.

By becoming a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your commitment to education, culture, and community while helping us celebrate and preserve Hispanic heritage.

Join us in making a lasting impact. Together, we can create opportunities for future generations.

For sponsorship information, please see the image below or reach out us here.

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La Junta Asesora de la Herencia Hispana de Aurora invita a negocios locales, organizaciones y socios comunitarios a apoyar nuestra próxima Gala Brillo y Herencia. Su patrocinio ayuda a hacer posible este evento especial y contribuye directamente a nuestro fondo de becas, que invierte en el futuro de los estudiantes de Aurora.

Al convertirse en patrocinador, tendrá la oportunidad de demostrar su compromiso con la educación, la cultura y nuestra comunidad, mientras nos ayuda a celebrar y preservar la herencia hispana.

Únase a nosotros para generar un impacto duradero. Juntos podemos crear oportunidades para las futuras generaciones.

Para obtener información sobre patrocinio, comuníquese con nosotros aquí o vea la información a continuación.

Thank you to our community partners and supporters for helping us continue this important work. ¡Gracias por apoyar nuestra misión y a los estudiantes de Aurora! ❤️

06/10/2026

Join the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board for its Brillo & Herencia Gala, with proceeds set to support the Board's scholarship fund!

The Board will be hosting the Brillo & Herencia Gala on Friday, July 10 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Belle Salle Banquets. An after party will take place from 9 P.M. to 11 P.M. 🎉

¡Únase a la Junta Asesora de la Herencia Hispana de Aurora para su Gala Brillo y Herencia! Los fondos recaudados durante este evento serán destinados al programa de becas de la Junta.

La Junta llevará a cabo la Gala Brillo y Herencia el viernes 10 de julio, de 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m., en Belle Salle Banquets. Al finalizar la gala, se realizará una fiesta de celebración (after party) de 9:00 p.m. a 11:00 p.m. 🎉

🎟️ To purchase tickets, visit www.aurora.il.us/BrilloHerencia

🎟️ Bolletos a la venta, www.aurora.il.us/BrilloHerencia

Join the Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board for its annual Brillo & Herencia Gala, with proceeds set to support the Board's scholarship fund!