Grand opening of HOLA Hispanic community center in Painesville

HOLA Ohio is a 501c3 Latino organization based in Painesville with a mission to empower the Latino community by creating opportunities through education, outreach, leadership development and economic advancement. 

In 2016 HOLA embarked on a project to develop a Hispanic community center to meet the demands of the growing Latino community and demand for its services.

On May 5, 2022 the HOLA Hispanic Community Center had its grand opening.

Leading the national anthem

Ribbon Cutting

Photos and videos of the HOLA Hispanic Community Center grand opening

Los Jilgueros de Altamira and HOLA Folkloric Dancers at grand opening of Hispanic community center

Great traditional performances at the grand opening of the new HOLA Hispanic Community Center including Los Jilgueros de Altamira from Mexico and the HOLA Folkloric Dancers. 

Los Jilgueros de Altamira

HOLA Folkloric Dancers

Pics and videos of the Mexican performances

Mexican Cultural Garden Committee approved

On January 20, 2020 the newly formed Comite Mexicano de Cleveland presented their plans for a Mexican Cultural Garden to the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation.

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Mexican Cultural Garden Committee

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Cleveland

The city of Cleveland celebrated Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family around 62nd and Detroit.
The annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those who have passed and is a treasured holiday in Mexico and throughout Latin America. Activities included indoor and outdoor altar and art installations, Latin food, live music, performances, and a colorful “Skulls & Skeletons” procession.

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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Cleveland 2017

The annual Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. It is acknowledged internationally in many other cultures. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

In Cleveland, the celebration centered at the Cleveland Public Theater. There was Latin food, live entertainment, displays and activities throughout the day.

A highlight was the parade, Skulls and Skeletons.

See lots of photos of Day of the Dead

Multicultural Fashion Show Part 3: Lebanon to Nepal

The Multicultural Fashion Show at the 7th annual Cleveland Multicultural Holiday Celebration put on by the International Community Council Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) in Cleveland at the Global Center for Health Innovation continued. 120 people participated in the fashion show and each walked the runway to music from their country.


The third group included fashions from Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco and Nepal.

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Tepehuani Nelli Mexican Ensemble in Cleveland

Tepehuani Nelli Mexican Ensemble performed traditional Aztec and Mexican dances at the 7th annual Cleveland Multicultural Holiday Celebration put on by the International Community Council Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) in Cleveland at the Global Center for Health Innovation.

Mexicans in Cleveland

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

The annual Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States.

In Cleveland, the celebration centered at the Cleveland Public Theater. There was Latin food, live entertainment, displays and activities throughout the day. A highlight was the parade, Skulls and Skeletons.

Lots of great photos from the Day of the Dead in Cleveland 2016