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Christian Gonzalez, Andy Borregales, and Patriots teammates celebrate Hispanic Heritage Celebration at IBA in Boston

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the New England Patriots Foundation, IBA, and Bank of America hosted a family-friendly event at IBA’s new arts center La Casa to highlight the rich cultures and traditions of Hispanic communities.

By Alexandra Francisco · Patriots

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Patriots players Christian Gonzalez, Andy Borregales, Lorenz Mets, and Walter Rouse attended a Hispanic Heritage celebration in Boston.
The event took place at La Casa, an arts center run by the nonprofit IBA.
The Patriots Foundation and Bank of America donated a $50,000 check to support IBA's local programs.

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New England Patriots players Christian Gonzalez, Andy Borregales, Lorenz Mets, and Walter Rouse celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday at La Casa, a new arts center at the nonprofit IBA in Boston. The community event featured an interactive Bomba lesson, food, arts and crafts, and appearances by team mascot Pat Patriot.

During the celebration, the Patriots Foundation partnered with Bank of America to present a $50,000 donation to support IBA's community work. Gonzalez and Borregales both reflected on their Hispanic heritage and emphasized the importance of connecting with local fans and inspiring young Latino youth.

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