Hispanic Heritage Celebration

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Mercado de Derby

Sunday, Sept. 20 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6401 E. 72nd Place

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with an early afternoon full of culture, music, and community in the heart of Commerce City! Mercado de Derby is a new tradition this year on Sundays, built on Commerce City's history of community, industry, agriculture, and family. During a special Hispanic Heritage celebration at Mercado de Derby, enjoy free live entertainment and family fun, including lotería, face painting, food from local restaurants, booths with community resources, and more!

Entertainment

  •  9 - 10 a.m. - Danza
  • 10 - 10:30 a.m. - The Word
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - DJ Rewild
  • 12 - 1:30 p.m. - Los Mocochetes

Additional things to enjoy

  • Lowrider Bike Show & Cultural Exhibition:  A celebration of lowrider bicycle culture as an expression of Chicano creativity, craftsmanship, identity, and community. Features custom lowrider bikes displayed during the Mercado, opportunities to meet bike owners/builders, and recognition of standout bikes.
  • Maíz Cultural Exhibit: An interactive cultural and educational experience exploring maíz (corn) and its importance to Indigenous, Mexican, and broader Latino food traditions.
  •  Free Taco Plates: Enjoy free taco plates for community members, connecting the educational components of the Maíz Cultural Exhibit with traditional foods.
  •  CHAC Cultural & Educational Programming: CHAC will provide cultural and educational programming that strengthens the event's focus on Hispanic and Chicano art, heritage, and community.
  •  Grupo Tlaloc Cultural Performance: A traditional cultural performance bringing Indigenous dance, tradition, and cultural education into the Mercado experience.

A bilingual MC will guide attendees through the celebration, introduce performers and cultural activations, provide announcements in English and Spanish, and highlight participating businesses and vendors.

Interested in being a vendor?
 Fill out the Derby Market Vendor Application: English | Spanish

For questions, contact prgevents@c3gov.com.

2025 Event Recap

Sunday, Sept. 21 | Noon - 5 p.m.

Live Entertainment

  • Grupo Tlaloc – 12:15-1:15 p.m.

  • Nahucalli Dance Group – 1:30-2 p.m.

  • CO Youth Mariachi – 2:15-3:15 p.m.

  • Banda La Revuelta – 3:30-5 p.m.

Family Fun

  • Lotería

  • Bouncy castle

  • Face painting

  • Photo booth

  • Piñata

  • Food from local restaurants

  • Booths with community resources

  • Broncos Watch Party at Mariscos Sinaloa

2024 Event Recap

Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy live performances, family-friendly activities, and more in Downtown Derby at 72nd Place and Monaco Street.

Free Activities

  • Face Paint
  • Photo Booth
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Crafts Area
  • Lotería with prizes
  • Local sports watch party

Authentic cuisine available from El Jardin, GordiBuena, Mariscos Sinaloa, Tamales by Sara, and more.

Resources and vendors will be available, along with a Vaccine Mobile Unit offering a range of vaccinations.

Contact Alondra Gonzalez Carrillo at agonzalezcarrillo@c3gov.com or 720-471-7872.

Thanks to our partners: Commerce City Cultural Council, Adelante, and Cultivando.

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2023 Event Recap

Live performances included folkloric dancing by Raíces De Mi Tierra, mariachi from the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program, Aztec dancing by Grupo Tlaloc, and music from Banda La Patrona.

2023 Schedule

Derby Restaurants & Food Vendors (* = 10% discount during event)

  • *Bifrost Neveria – 6406 E. 72nd Pl.
  • *Dulceria Candymex – 7291 Monaco St. (with raffle)
  • El Jardin – 6460 E. 73rd Ave.
  • *GordiBuena – 7225 Monaco St.
  • *Mariscos Sinaloa – 7272 Locust St.
  • Tacos Sabor Chilango – 6461 E. 72nd Pl.
  • *Tamales by Sara – 6440 E. 72nd Pl.
  • *Tasty Donuts – 6441 E. 72nd Pl.

Derby Retailers & Services (* = 10% discount during event)

  • Azteca Multiservicios – 6400 E. 72nd Pl.
  • Beauty Essence – 7295 Monaco St.
  • *Derby Cuts – 7249 Monaco St.
  • *El Camello Western Wear – 6454 E. 72nd Pl.
  • *Fers Soccer Shop – 6496 E. 73rd Ave.
  • *La Mas Buena – 7253 Monaco St.
  • *Mendez Hair Studio – 7285 Monaco St.
  • Mountain Fades Barbershop – 6404 E. 72nd Pl.
  • Nutrition City of Commerce City – 6490 E. 73rd Ave.
  • Salon de Belleza/Diamond Beauty Salon – 7287 Monaco St. ($1 off services)

Family activities included a crafts table, scavenger hunt, resources, and swag.

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