Every year, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, traditions and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Latin America and Spain. As a community we welcome all good neighbors and recognize the contributions offered by a rich community tapestry of young and old, male and female, people of all colors and ethnic backgrounds, and religious traditions. Over thirty percent of the population of San Rafael is of Hispanic, Latino & Indigenous descent, and these residents greatly contribute to the economic, cultural, and historic fabric of our City.