The City of Rochester hosted a special ceremony Sept. 16 at City Hall to mark the start of their Hispanic Heritage Month events. The ceremony featured singing, dancing and the unfurling of 23 Hispanic flags. The theme of this years events is ‘Latino Pride: Creating a brighter future’ and among the free programs offered will be a dance workshop, an art exhibit and a college fair. For more information visit: http://cityofrochester.gov/hhm
Nyssa Vilchis, 6, holds a flag during the National Anthem.
Mayor Tom Richards and councilwoman Jack Ortiz speak.
Sebastian Vilchis, 7, has his sombrero adjusted.
The Arco Iris Mexicano dancers perform.
Hispanic flags are unfurled from the third floor of City Hall.
The Arco Iris Mexicano dancers perform.
Chilean native Victor Abarca unfurls his country’s flag.
Juan Pablo Linares (L) and Victor Abarca look at the flags.
