BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260925T000000Z DTEND:20260925T050000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration DESCRIPTION:RA CES Roots Stories Legacy\n\n& Inaugural Community Cultural Impact & Legacy Awards\nEach year\, the Claremont Hispanic Heritage Celebration carries a theme that reflects where our community is in its journey. This year's theme is RA CES (rah-EE-sehs) Spanish for "roots."\n\nRA CES celebrates the people\, stories\, traditions\, and cultural legacies that connect generations and continue to shape our community today.\n\nEARLY BIRD TICKET SALE\n\nCelebrate. Connect. Save.\n\nFor one week only\, secure your place at the 3rd Annual Claremont Hispanic Heritage Celebration: RA CES at our lowest ticket price.\n\nEarly Bird Tickets: $40\n\nAvailable August 14 21\, 2026\n\nBeginning August 22\, tickets increase to $60 and will remain at the regular price through September 24 or until the event sells out.\n\nOne ticket provides access to both the daytime Film Festival and the evening Awards & Celebration.\n\nDon't wait Early Bird pricing is available for one week only\, and space is limited.\n\nONE TICKET TWO EVENTS\n\nThis year's celebration expands into a special two-part experience beginning with an International Hispanic/Latino Film Festival in the Claremont Village and culminating with the inaugural Community Cultural Impact & Legacy Awards and evening celebration at the historic Padua Hills Theatre.\n\nYour ticket includes admission to both events.\n\nDAYTIME FILM FESTIVAL\n\nClaremont RA CES Film Festival\n\n11:00 AM 4:00 PM\n\nRegency Theatre\, Claremont Village*\n\n*Location subject to change.\n\nFilm showcase lineup to be announced soon.\n\nEnjoy a curated showcase of award-winning short films celebrating Hispanic and Latino voices\, stories\, cultures\, and filmmakers from Mexico\, Latin America\, and the broader Latino experience.\n\nThe screenings will take place at the newly renovated Regency Theatre in the Claremont Village.\n\nFilm Festival admission is included with your event ticket\; however\, a separate RSVP is required due to limited seating. Please email info@claremontheritage.org to receive the reservation form.\n\n\n\n\nEVENING CELEBRATION & AWARDS\n\n5:00 10:00 PM | Historic Padua Hills Theatre\n\n4467 Padua Avenue\, Claremont\, CA 91711\n\nThe celebration continues at one of Claremont's most significant cultural landmarks for an evening honoring Hispanic and Latino heritage\, achievement\, artistry\, and community.\n\n5:00 PM Doors Open - RA CES Cocktail Reception\n\nBegin the evening with a festive reception featuring networking\, an artisan marketplace\, Latin-inspired food and beverages\, and the beautiful setting of the historic Padua Hills Theatre.\n\n6:30 PM Community Cultural Impact & Legacy Awards\n\nGather in the Padua Theatre Ballroom for the inaugural awards ceremony recognizing individuals\, families\, and organizations whose leadership\, achievements\, service\, artistry\, and community impact embody the spirit of RA CES Roots Stories Legacy.\n\nSpecial recognitions include Celebrity Grand Marshal Emilio Rivera and Latino Trailblazer Julian Works.\n\nFollowing the Awards RA CES Celebration in the Courtyard\n\nContinue the evening under the stars with:\n\n\n Live Music & Dance Traditional and contemporary Latin American music and performances\n Culinary Tastings Latin-inspired dishes by Chef Martina\n Specialty Cocktails & Libations\n Artisan Marketplace Art\, handcrafted goods\, food\, and specialty vendors\n Community Celebration led by Celebrity Grand Marshal Emilio Rivera and Latino Trailblazer Julian Works\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nThis is a ticketless event. Your name will be on the guest list at check-in.\n\nThe evening celebration is a 21+ event.\n\nWe look forward to celebrating RA CES our roots\, our stories\, and the legacies we carry forward together. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:RAÍ\;CES &mdash\; Roots &bull\; Stories &bull\; Legacy
\n&\; Inaugural Community Cultural Impact &\; Legacy Awards\n

Each year\, the Claremont Hispanic Heritage Celebration carries a theme that reflects where our community is in its journey. This year&rsquo\;s theme is RAÍ\;CES (rah-EE-sehs) &mdash\; Spanish for &ldquo\;roots.&rdquo\;

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RAÍ\;CES celebrates the people\, stories\, traditions\, and cultural legacies that connect generations and continue to shape our community today.

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EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE

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Celebrate. Connect. Save.

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For one week only\, secure your place at the 3rd Annual Claremont Hispanic Heritage Celebration: RAÍ\;CES at our lowest ticket price.

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Early Bird Tickets: $40
\nAvailable August 14&ndash\;21\, 2026

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Beginning August 22\, tickets increase to $60 and will remain at the regular price through September 24 or until the event sells out.

\n\n

One ticket provides access to both the daytime Film Festival and the evening Awards &\; Celebration.

\n\n

Don&rsquo\;t wait&mdash\;Early Bird pricing is available for one week only\, and space is limited.

\n\n

ONE TICKET &bull\; TWO EVENTS

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This year&rsquo\;s celebration expands into a special two-part experience&mdash\;beginning with an International Hispanic/Latino Film Festival in the Claremont Village and culminating with the inaugural Community Cultural Impact &\; Legacy Awards and evening celebration at the historic Padua Hills Theatre.

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Your ticket includes admission to both events.

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DAYTIME FILM FESTIVAL

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Claremont RAÍ\;CES Film Festival
\n11:00 AM&ndash\;4:00 PM
\nRegency Theatre\, Claremont Village*
\n*Location subject to change.
\nFilm showcase lineup to be announced soon.

\n\n

Enjoy a curated showcase of award-winning short films celebrating Hispanic and Latino voices\, stories\, cultures\, and filmmakers from Mexico\, Latin America\, and the broader Latino experience.

\n\n

The screenings will take place at the newly renovated Regency Theatre in the Claremont Village.

\n\n

Film Festival admission is included with your event ticket\; however\, a separate RSVP is required due to limited seating. Please email info@claremontheritage.org to receive the reservation form.

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EVENING CELEBRATION &\; AWARDS

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5:00&ndash\;10:00 PM | Historic Padua Hills Theatre
\n4467 Padua Avenue\, Claremont\, CA 91711

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The celebration continues at one of Claremont&rsquo\;s most significant cultural landmarks for an evening honoring Hispanic and Latino heritage\, achievement\, artistry\, and community.

\n\n

5:00 PM &mdash\; Doors Open - RAÍ\;CES Cocktail Reception
\nBegin the evening with a festive reception featuring networking\, an artisan marketplace\, Latin-inspired food and beverages\, and the beautiful setting of the historic Padua Hills Theatre.

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6:30 PM &mdash\; Community Cultural Impact &\; Legacy Awards
\nGather in the Padua Theatre Ballroom for the inaugural awards ceremony recognizing individuals\, families\, and organizations whose leadership\, achievements\, service\, artistry\, and community impact embody the spirit of RAÍ\;CES &mdash\; Roots &bull\; Stories &bull\; Legacy.

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Special recognitions include Celebrity Grand Marshal Emilio Rivera and Latino Trailblazer Julian Works.

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Following the Awards &mdash\; RAÍ\;CES Celebration in the Courtyard

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Continue the evening under the stars with:

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PLEASE NOTE

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This is a ticketless event. Your name will be on the guest list at check-in.

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The evening celebration is a 21+ event.

\n\n

We look forward to celebrating RAÍ\;CES &mdash\; our roots\, our stories\, and the legacies we carry forward together.

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