September 25, 2022 – Community members gathered in Fairview Park this weekend to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event was presented by Centro for Hispanic and Immigrant Community Opportunities of Macon County or CHICO.
The event featured food vendors, cultural dances and presentations, live music, and children’s activities and was sponsored in part by The United Way of Mid Illinois, The Community Foundation of Macon County, Richland Community College, Akorn and Neuhoff Media.
CHICO is a community-based advocacy organization that connects Hispanic and Immigrant families to resources, cultural opportunities and youth development by collaborating with agencies, organizing events and serving the specific needs of the Macon County Community.
Check out the photos below!
