Hispanic Heritage Month festivals drew thousands across Mississippi, including events in Jackson and Scott counties, where attendees enjoyed food, music and other cultural traditions.
The Mississippi Free Press reported Oct. 15, 2026, that each year between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 thousands of Mississippians attend festivals from Jackson to the Gulf Coast.
The report said the festivals feature food, music and cultural staples from Latin America.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
