Fiesta Baltimore 2026

Fiesta Baltimore is the largest and most anticipated Latino cultural event in the Baltimore metropolitan region. The event brings together families, artists, musicians, performers, and community leaders from across the city and beyond to honor the rich diversity of Latino heritage and culture. The celebration includes the Parade of Latino Nations, live performances, cultural exhibitions, traditional food vendors, youth activities, and community resource programming, all offered free to the public.

For Baltimore’s Latino and immigrant communities, Fiesta Baltimore is not simply a festival. It is a moment of collective affirmation, a day when the contributions, traditions, and identities of more than 25 Latino nationalities are honored, seen, and celebrated on a grand public stage. For children and young people in particular, Fiesta Baltimore sends a powerful message: your culture matters, your story belongs here, and this city is proud to call you one of its own.

Our 2026 campaign will fund the following essential components of the event:

  • Free and open-to-the-public admission for all festival attendees
  • The Parade of Latino Nations featuring community groups, dancers, and cultural organizations
  • Live musical performances celebrating Afro-Caribbean, cumbia, salsa, and regional Latin music traditions
  • Cultural exhibitions spotlighting local Latino artists and artisans from across Baltimore
  • Youth programming zones with hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive cultural workshops
  • Community resource tables connecting families to bilingual health, legal, and social services
  • Bilingual event programming ensuring full accessibility for Spanish-speaking attendees and families
When
October 11 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cost
Free
Venue
Patterson Park
2801 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, Maryland
Map (opens in a new tab)
baltimore.org/listings/patterson-park