BEAUMONT, Texas — Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont will be hosting an event Thursday in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The theme of the event is "Unidos... Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation", according to news release from Lamar Institute of Technology.
The "fiesta" takes place Thursday, September 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Quad on campus.
A special presentation will be made by Southeast Texas artist and LIT alumna, Ines Alvidres, according to the release.
There will be live entertainment by Bob Hope Mariachi Band and The Mexican Heritage Society dancers. Elena's Mexican Restaurant will be providing food for the event.
There will also be a film presentation, an essay contest, sugar skull makeup contest and more.
From a Lamar Institute of Technology news release:
LIT Hosting Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta on September 22 BEAUMONT - In honor of Hispanic Heritage month LIT will be celebrating our community members with a 'LIT Fiesta' under the theme of 'Unidos... Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation'. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Quad at LIT. A special presentation will be made by local artist and LIT alumna, Ines Alvidres. Live entertainment will be provided by Bob Hope Mariachi Band and The Mexican Heritage Society dancers. Also, Elena's Mexican Restaurant will be providing food for the event. LIT will honor the Hispanic and Latinx culture with various activities: a film presentation, an essay contest, sugar skull makeup contest and a Game Day. LIT is now enrolling for Fall Late Start, where students can 'Finish Faster for FREE' at lit.edu.
