NUESTRA HERENCIA HISPANA IS EVERYWHERE -
EVEN IN OUR NAME, LA FLORIDA

Florida's Spanish heritage started the moment Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon named the Sunshine State "Pascua Florida," or Feast of Flowers, in honor of Spain's Easter celebration. That was centuries ago, but we've been celebrating ever since. Here's a guide to Florida's Hispanic events, music, food, and arts, all rooted in tradition, heritage and culture.