Wheaton’s Hispanic Heritage Month festival has been canceled. Last year, Wheaton had a festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, performances, and food. Grants for School CelebrationsInstead, this year there will be grants offered to Wheaton area elementary schools to cover cultural performances. The grants are provided by the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District and the Wheaton Urban District, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools. “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through authentic cultural performances and family resources reflects our commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming schools where every student can see themselves and their community in their learning.”Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.