by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Free community events highlight Hispanic Heritage Month, local culture, and financial education
GREELEY, Colo. – This September and October, FirstBank is bringing back its FirstBank Fiestas—a statewide series of free, bilingual events honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. For the Northern Colorado region, the Greeley celebration is a focal point, and area residents will have opportunities to experience culture, community, and financial education firsthand.
The Greeley event will take place on Friday, September 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at FirstBank, located at 4322 W. 9th Street Rd., Greeley, CO 80634.
Attendees can enjoy:
- Free food from local restaurants
- Live mariachi performances and family-friendly activities
- Prize giveaways
- The chance to connect with FirstBank representatives and access bilingual financial education resources
But Greeley isn’t the only location in the FirstBank Fiestas lineup. According to the full schedule published on the FirstBank blog, here are several upcoming events across Colorado: efirstbankblog.com
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 19 | 3–5 p.m. | FirstBank, 1707 N. Main St., Longmont efirstbankblog.com |
| Friday, September 19 | 12–3 p.m. | FirstBank, 0011 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon efirstbankblog.com |
| Saturday, September 20 | 12–3 p.m. | Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Lakewood efirstbankblog.com |
| Friday, September 26 | 3–5 p.m. | FirstBank, Greeley efirstbankblog.com |
| Friday, September 26 | 3–5:30 p.m. | FirstBank, Glenwood Springs efirstbankblog.com |
| Friday, October 3 | 3–5:30 p.m. | FirstBank, Thornton efirstbankblog.com |
| Wednesday, October 8 | 12–2 p.m. | FirstBank, Colorado Springs efirstbankblog.com |
These events are free and open to the public, but spots and resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies may run out. efirstbankblog.com
Why it matters for Northern Colorado
For communities like Greeley and nearby towns, FirstBank Fiestas offer more than entertainment—they provide a space to celebrate local Hispanic and Latinx heritage, connect neighbors, and build bridges between financial institutions and underserved populations. The bilingual educational resources on topics like saving, budgeting, and banking are particularly valuable in communities where language barriers may limit access to traditional financial guidance.
How to get involved / what to do next
Residents interested in attending should arrive early, as the events are first-come, first-served. Bring family, invite friends, and plan to stay long enough to engage with the activities and meet FirstBank representatives. To view the complete event schedule and learn more about FirstBank’s bilingual education offerings, visit the complete list of fiestas at efirstbankblog.com/fiestas.
Celebrating culture, community, and empowerment this fall—come to the Greeley event or one of the nearby events and bring your voice.
Source: FirstBank