The Iowa Latino Gala is more than a party — it’s a powerful show of unity, heritage, and support.
Happening Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Loft DSM in Des Moines, this annual celebration brings the richness of Latino cultures to the heart of Iowa. With traditional cuisine, vibrant music, art, and décor inspired by native floral and fauna, every detail honors the deep contributions of the Latino community to the state’s evolving cultural landscape.
Hosted by the Hola Center of Iowa, the Gala is not only a beautiful night out — it’s also their largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds help power vital services that reduce barriers, open doors, and uplift Latino families across Iowa. With silent auctions, raffles, and a full evening of programming, attendees will leave inspired and energized about what’s possible when a community comes together.
If you’re in the area, make space on your calendar for a night that celebrates tradition and progress. Join the 2025 Iowa Latino Gala and support a future of equity and opportunity.
2025 Iowa Latino Gala
Friday, October 3, 2025
6:30P – 10:30pThe Loft DSM, 100 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
The Iowa Latino Gala is the Hola Center of Iowa’s largest and most anticipated annual event, celebrating the vibrant diversity of Latino cultures. The Gala features an exciting array of traditional foods, beautiful floral and fauna, music, captivating art, and much more, highlighting the unique contributions of the Latino community to Iowa’s cultural fabric.
As the primary fundraising event for the Hola Center, the Gala plays a vital role in enabling us to continue providing essential services to Latino communities throughout Iowa. Through the support of sponsors, ticket sales, silent auctions, and raffles, this fundraiser ensures that the Hola Center can maintain and expand its efforts to remove barriers and create opportunities, not only for Latinos but for all Iowans.