Ways To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month In New York City

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 29, 2014 5:00 am EST

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Every year on September 15, Hispanic Heritage Month starts off with a showering of dance and celebration all around the United States. In New York City, the month of events and activities are a fantastic tribute to Hispanics everywhere. Whether you're looking for a club to dance in, a neighborhood block party to participate in, a museum exhibition to admire or a restaurant to savor foods in, there are a great variety of things to do. Here's your guide to New York City's top ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year.

Hispanic Heritage Day Parade
Fifth Ave. between 44th and 70th Sts.
New York, NY
www.aleida.net

Date: Oct. 12, 2014

Join the thousands of Hispanic members of the community in marching down Fifth Avenue and honoring their heritage. Carnival dress, colorful floats, dance and music will be found here. Over one million people have attended each parade in past years and expect no less for this year. Mainly Latin American countries will be featured in the parade, and you'll be hard-pressed to stop yourself from tapping your foot or moving your hips along with the beat as the parade dances by.

El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10029
(212) 831-7272
www.elmuseo.org

El Museo is a tiny little museum tucked away at the top of Museum Mile, across the street from Central Park's idyllic Conservatory Garden. With rotating exhibits year-round and interactive programming, El Museo is a great place to stop in for an afternoon and discover Hispanic art and culture. There will be two exhibitions up during the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month: "Playing with Fire: Political Interventions, Dissident Acts, and Mischievous Actions" (open Sept. 4) and "Marisol: Sculptures and Works on Paper" (open Oct. 9). Each exhibit features very different works from the other, so you'll get a good dose of art when you visit.

Triangulo
135 W. 20th St., #301
New York, NY 10011
(212) 633-6445
www.tangonyc.com

Make like an Argentine and tango! There's no better way to celebrate Hispanic heritage than to take in a dance class or two. Triangulo, the only dance studio in Manhattan that is strictly dedicated to Argentine tango, offers a variety of group classes, private lessons, drop-in tutorials, performances and more. If you're a true beginner, try out the introductory workshops for free on Friday nights or Sunday afternoons – no partner needed. The studio also regularly hosts milongas, or big tango dance parties hosted by popular DJs.

Manolo Tapas
4165 Broadway
New York, NY 10033
(212) 923-9100
www.manolotapas.net

Boasting the best paella and some pretty fantastic tapas, Manolo Tapas is run by Spaniards through and through. You'll be wondering what took you so long to discover this laid-back restaurant. Manolo Tapas gets some of the best reviews anywhere, and is a great place to take family or friends. The small portion sizes and reasonable prices will make this spot not only a great place to take in Spain from New York City, but it will surely turn into one of your favorite go-to food spots in town.

The Football Factory at Legends
6 W. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 967-7792
www.footballfactoryny.com

Sports are practically ingrained in Hispanic culture – just in case you didn't watch the FIFA World Cup this year, Hispanics can play football (or soccer). There are a bunch of games taking place all through the year, but during Hispanic Heritage Month, you'll be privy to the Copa Sudamericana, which is a secondary tournament that leads to the more popular Copa Libertadores in the following year. Check out some great sports, and root for your team at what is known as the best sports bar in town, the Football Factory. Ideally located across from the Empire State Building, Football Factory is home to many crazy sports fans and you'll be sure to have a great experience while there.

Jennifer is a writer, reader, crafter, traveler and New Yorker. She works in midtown New York City for non-profit organizations. Her degrees are in communication studies and art history.You can contact Jennifer at @egyptologist. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.