Des Moines, Iowa·Downtown city park

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

Downtown Des Moines park setting

Held every September

Next festival here: Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival, Expected September 2027

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.

80/35 Music FestivalExpected JulyNo word yetFestival page Iowa's Latino Heritage FestivalExpected September 2027ExpectedFestival page

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.

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Accessibility

We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Western Gateway Park.

Camping

We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Western Gateway Park.

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.