Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board

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!

04/18/2026

Come have some fun!

¡Ven a divertirte!

Día del Niño 12-4pm
West Aurora High School

04/18/2026

Come join us for Día del Niño at West Aurora High School!

¡Únase a nosotros para el Día del Niño en West Aurora High School!

Today 12-4pm
Hoy de 12-4pm

Giveaways, FREE Books, Music, Performances and much more!

¡Sorteos, Libros GRATIS, Música, Actuaciones y mucho mas!

Mario and Princess Peach will be here from 2-3pm

Mario y La Princesa Peach estarán aquí de 2-3pm