LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska residents can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a series of events in Scottsbluff and Grand Island.

The group Humanities Nebraska is hosting the free programs to recognize the contributions of Latinos.

Jose Garcia, a member of the Humanities Nebraska speakers bureau, will present “Nebraska’s Mexican American Legacy” at the Scottsbluff Public Library on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

The Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff will host a film screening of “Latino Americans: Foreigners in Their Own Land” on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion.

The Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island will host a Day of the Dead Festival in the city’s downtown on Oct. 24, from noon to 8 a.m.

The city’s Grand Theater will screen “Latino Americans: Empire of Dreams” at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 12.