El Grito Festival

About

North Carolina's largest free Mexican Independence Day Celebration, hosted by La Raza and La Zeta radio stations, featuring musical entertainment from internationally acclaimed bands, cultural dances, large sponsor activations, an appearance by the Consul of Mexico, elected officials and dignitaries. The festival features live music entertainment, arts and crafts, authentic Mexican street food, bouncy houses for kids along with other fun activities. Mariachi music and folkloric dancers add to the celebration along with performances by renowned bands. The event draws high-volume pedestrian traffic with a family-friendly audience.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

September 2026 (part of Charlotte International Arts Festival)

Venue

Uptown Charlotte, NC 28202

Tags

• latin american independence
• cultural festival
• food
• music
• part of ciaf