Western Gateway Park
Western Gateway Park sits in downtown Des Moines, where the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival gathers every September. The festival celebrates the more than 20 Latin American countries represented in Iowa, whose Latino population has grown by more than 110 percent since 2000.
Before you go
- Official site
- latinoheritagefestival.org
- Next festival here
- Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival, Sep 26 to 27, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- The festival is a downtown Des Moines event, held every September.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Downtown Des Moines park setting · Held every September.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a downtown celebration of Iowa's Latino community and culture.
Getting there and parking
The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival takes place every September in downtown Des Moines at Western Gateway Park.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Western Gateway Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: latinoheritagefestival.org.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Western Gateway Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: latinoheritagefestival.org.
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A little history
The festival started as a way to celebrate the contributions of the more than 20 Latin American countries represented in Iowa. The state's Latino population has grown more than 110 percent since 2000 and is now Iowa's largest race or ethnic minority group.