The Chicago Bears are proud to celebrate Latino Heritage Month 2025, recognizing the rich histories, cultures and contributions of the Latino community. The Chicago Bears plan to celebrate the spirit of Latino fans and communities that continue to define and inspire Chicagoland.

Throughout Latino Heritage Month, and beyond, the Chicago Bears will highlight the impact of the Latino community, supporting programs that make a difference, and creating spaces where culture and football come together. 

Here's how the team will honor Latino Heritage Month and continue building those connections throughout Chicagoland:

Community Engagement

During Latino Heritage Month, and throughout the year, the Chicago Bears proudly participate in events that celebrate Latino culture and heritage. Players dedicate their days off to volunteering in local communities, while staff members actively support initiatives that uplift and empower Latino neighborhoods across Chicagoland. Here's how the Chicago Bears are engaging with the community during the next two months:

• Mini Monsters Clinics: Throughout the year, the Chicago Bears are hosting Mini Monsters clinics, brought to you by Advocate Children's Hospital, in predominantly Latino communities, including Elgin, Carpentersville and Chicago. These clinics focus on educating elementary students about healthy eating, physical activity and proper hydration through non-contact football drills, guided by several Chicago Bears players and alumni.

• Bears Huddle: The Chicago Bears will host a Bears Huddle event at New Life Centers in Little Village, a predominantly Latino neighborhood of Chicago. Bears Huddle volunteers will help package food items and support local families as part of the program's mission to connect staff and community members through service. New Life Centers, a nonprofit serving Chicago's West Side and Little Village, focuses on restorative justice, mentoring, education and food distribution, making it a vital resource for families in the community.

• Teaming Up Against Hunger: The Chicago Bears will join the Chicago Sky and Chicago Cubs at the Greater Chicago Food Depository in Archer Heights on Thursday, Sept. 25, for the annual Giving Back event. This event brings together staff members from local professional sports teams to pack food for partner pantries, helping feed neighbors in need across Chicagoland. The Greater Chicago Food Depository, the food bank serving Cook County, partners with a network of community-based organizations to provide food and hope to more than 800,000 people every year.

• Away Game Watch Party by Miller Lite: On Sept. 28, the Chicago Bears and Miller Lite will host a Latino Heritage Month Game watch party at Rookies Sports Bar & Grill in Elgin, Ill., as the Chicago Bears face the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas. The event will give fans a spirited gameday experience while the team is on the road, featuring live entertainment, giveaways, photo ops, and food and drink specials. Fans can also enjoy appearances by Staley Da Bear, the Monster Squad and live music from DJ JayFunk, bringing the excitement and energy of Soldier Field's gameday atmosphere to the local community.

• High School Latino Heritage Game: The Chicago Bears will host a special Latino Heritage High School Game on Oct. 3 at Elgin High School, featuring varsity girls' flag football and boys' football matchups between Larkin High School and Elgin High School. Fans can enjoy Latino Heritage–inspired giveaways, while both teams will receive commemorative t-shirts designed in collaboration with Elgin High School students and the Chicago Bears Brand Creative team. Chicago Bears alumni and Staley Da Bear will also be in attendance to celebrate the occasion.

• Carrera de los Muertos 5K: On Nov. 1, the Chicago Bears will participate in the Carrera de los Muertos 5K in Pilsen, a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Death) tradition that brings the community together to celebrate culture and support local youth programs. Chicago Bears staff will run and cheer alongside participants. Additionally, participants can stop by the Chicago Bears booth prior to the race for fun giveaways, including a limited-edition "Vamos Bears" scarf. The Bears will also donate $5,000 to UNO in support of programs like GirlsMpowered and RunHer, which provide mentorship, mental health resources and wellness opportunities for young women in the community. 

Latino Heritage Month Game: vs Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 21

The Chicago Bears Latino Heritage Month Game will take place in Week 3 on Sept. 21, when the Chicago Bears host the Dallas Cowboys at 3:25 p.m. CT, brought to you by PNC. To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, fans can expect an exciting blend of cultural festivities, special live performances, in-game recognitions and exclusive giveaways that honor the significant contributions of the Latino community. Fans unable to attend can watch the game live on FOX32.

Here's what fans can look forward to:  

• Gameday Giveaway: Early arriving fans will receive a "Vamos Bears" wearable flag by PNC, available while supplies last. "Vamos Bears" flag design is shown below.

• Pre-Game Live Performances: Before kickoff, fans can enjoy a vibrant lineup of Latin music and dance throughout the stadium. Mariachi Sirenas, Chicago's first all-women mariachi ensemble, will perform at the Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate located by the Field Museum as they celebrate eight years of sharing mariachi traditions with new generations. In the Vizzy Hard Seltzer Fan Zone, Ballet Folklorico de Chicago, the city's largest Mexican folkloric dance group, will perform traditional dances representing regions across Mexico. Music in the Fan Zone will also be provided by DJ Riel Lozano, a Chicago-based DJ and MC.

• Latin-Inspired Team Flags: The Chicago Bears Monster Squad will present and wave Latin-inspired team flags as they run out of the tunnel during player introductions. 

• Color Guard & National Anthem: The Berwyn Police Department will present the colors, followed by the national anthem performed by Mexican American artist Angelina Victoria. A young Chicago native and daughter of immigrants from Jalisco and Michoacán, Angelina studied opera and musical theater before embracing regional Mexican music, where she has quickly emerged as one of the genre's rising stars.

• Flyover: Four T-38's from the U.S. Air Force 25th Flying Training Squadron in Vance Air Force Base, Tx., will soar above the stadium following the anthem.

• Latino Heritage Month Youth Leader Award: During the game, the Chicago Bears will honor two outstanding Latino high school students, one from Romeoville High School and another from Belvidere High School, as the Latino Heritage Month Youth Leader Award winners. Recognized for their academic excellence, community service, advocacy, leadership and resilience, the honorees will also serve as honorary captains for the game, joining the Chicago Bears' captains for the coin toss.

• Halftime Performance: In addition to performing the national anthem, Angelina Victoria will take the stage at halftime for a special performance alongside Mariachi Monumental de Mexico. The show will feature Ballet Folklorico de Chicago, whose dancers will showcase traditional Mexican choreography in colorful, authentic outfits that demonstrate a piece of their heritage. 

• Spanish-Language Broadcast Brought to you by PNC: Spanish game highlights will air on TUDN's Latino Mix 93.5 FM, with commentary from Omar Ramos and Nasle Briones. Making her debut this season, Briones becomes the first Latina woman to call a Chicago Bears game.

• "Bear Down" Song: The Spanish translation of "Bear Down" will be displayed on ribbon panels throughout the stadium, inviting fans to sing along in celebration of the Bears.

• Levy's Special Gameday Menu: For the Latino Heritage Game, fans can enjoy a taste of Chicago with Mac's Chicharrones, available at Beer Stops and Mashgin locations throughout Soldier Field. To complement the food, Levy will also feature a refreshing Blood Orange Margarita as the specialty cocktail of the game.

• "Vamos Bears" Merchandise: To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Bears will unveil a Vamos Bears t-shirt during their Latino Heritage Game on Sept. 21. Developed and designed by the team's in-house Brand Creative group, the t-shirt highlights Latino pride and Chicago Bears tradition through a unique design. Fans can purchase the t-shirt at the Pro Shop at Soldier Field on gameday and online at store.chicagobears.com.

Internal Highlights

For Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Bears will highlight that commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization through a range of cultural initiatives, including: 

• Spotlighting Latina Student Voice: The Chicago Bears will collaborate with DePaul University graduate student and president of NAHJ - DePaul Chapter, Laura Sofia Vazquez, to publish a series of articles on ChicagoBears.com and the Chicago Bears Official App, brought to you by Verizon.

• Culinary Celebrations: The Chicago Bears culinary team at Halas Hall will introduce new Latino-inspired dishes to the menu, recommitting to celebrating and highlighting the rich flavors of Latino cuisine.

The Chicago Bears look to continue to build meaningful, year-round relationships with Latino leaders, organizations and fans who are instrumental in shaping the sport and the community. 

To follow along with our Latino Heritage Month celebrations, visit ChicagoBears.com or follow us on social media @ChicagoBears, @Bears_Es and @BearsOutreach.