Every year from September 15th to October 15th Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration was created to recognize the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have had on the country. “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America,” according to the Library of Congress. Instead of the observance beginning on the first of the month, it starts on September 15th. This is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence of many Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their Independence Days on September 16th and September 18th, respectively. Rounding out the celebration month, October 12th is Día de la Raza (“The Day of Race”) in the U.S. and in certain Latin American countries as well. Spain refers to this holiday as Día de la Hispanidad (“Hispanic Day”) and Fiesta Nacional de España (“National Day of Spain”) and combines it with the celebration known as Fiestas del Pilar.
Hispanic-Owned Croton Businesses, Listed in Observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month:
Carmen’s Unisex Hair Salon
- 364 S. Riverside Ave. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 271-3962
- Tues-Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-3pm and Closed on Mondays
Croton Auto Repair
- 380 S. Riverside Ave. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 862-2376
- Suburban Guides
- Mon-Thurs 8am-7pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Closed on Sundays
Irma’s Hair Salon
- 131 Grand St. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 862-0693
- Tues-Sat 7:30am-6pm, Sun 7:30am-3pm. Closed on Mondays.
The Mexican Deli
- 191 Grand St. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- Mon-Sat 7am-9pm and Sundays 7:30am-9pm
Upper Village Blooms
- 122 Grand St. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 862-0755
- Website
- Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11:30-6pm and Sun 11;30-4pm. Closed on Mondays.
Franki’s Grill
- 7 Old Post Rd S. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 271-6366
- Website
- Mon-Fri 6am-4pm Sat 7am-4pm and Sun 7am-2pm
Maracas Mexican Grill & Bar
- 325 South Riverside Ave. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 862-4424
- Website
- Tues-Sat 12:00pm-10pm, Sun 12:00pm-9pm, Closed on Mondays.
Mex-To-Go
- 345 South Riverside Ave. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 271-TOGO
- Website
- 11:00am-9:00pm, 7 days a week.
Pronto Pizza & Restaurant
- 440 South Riverside Ave. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
- (914) 271-2800
- Website
- 11:00am-10:00pm, 7 days a week.
Hudson River Deli
- 186 Grand St.
- (914) 271-5426
- 12pm-9pm Mon-Thurs and Sunday open 12pm-10pm.
Yuka’s Latin Fusion
- 2011 Albany Post Road
- (914) 862-4449
- Website
- Mon-Thurs 3;00pm-9:00pm, Fri 3:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun-11:00am-9:00pm
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