California Fiestas Patrias Festivals and Celebrations

Celebrate California's Hispanic heritage with a Mexican Independence Day El Grito and Fiestas Patrias. The Spanish phrase Fiestas Patrias means Patriotic Holidays.

ANAHEIM: Fiestas Patrias Carnival September 5-8, 2024 at The Anaheim Indoor Marketplace. Amazing rides, delicious food and live music entertainment with many bands! Hours: 5-11 p.m. Thurs&Fri; 2-11 p.m. Sat; 1-11 p.m. Sunday. Location: 1440 Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Free-$fee admission, anaheimmarketplace.com 

SANTA ANA: Fiestas Patrias Santa Ana Festival, Parade and El Grito  September 14-15, 2024. The huge, 2-day event returns to the popular historic district of Downtown, situated along 4th Street. The parade takes place along Main Street.
Santa Ana, CA Free, santa-ana.org/fiestas-patrias/

LOS ANGELES: Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Festival September 15-16, 2024, 12-6 p.m.
Plaza Kiosko, Olvera Street Plaza and  El Pueblo Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, Ca
Free, elpueblo.lacity.org/events
The City of Los Angeles hosts Fiestas Patrias California in an exciting festival return to historic Olvera Street Plaza, the Official birthplace of Los Angeles. On Saturday and Sunday all the unforgettable rhythms of Mariachi music will be played on the festival's main stage in front of hundreds of thousands.

BELL GARDENS: Fiestas Patrias Carnival September 13, 2024 at Bell Gardens Veterans Park
Cultural festivities with games, art and activities for the entire family, free for all. bellgardens.org

BISHOP: Hispanic Heritage and Cultural Celebration September 14, 2024, 4-8 p.m.
Church Street behind City Hall, Bishop, CA
Las Caminantes and La Sonora Dinamita perform, vendors, games, food, kids zone live entertainment for the whole family and best of all, it's free. Community resources on hand distributing info such as Death Valley National Park, California Highway Patrol, Wanaaha Casino and many more.

CHULA VISTA: El Grito September 15, 2024, 4-8 p.m. Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.  at the Memorial Bowl in Downtown Chula Vista. Ambassador Alicia Kerber-Palma, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego, and Mayor John McCann, of the City of Chula Vista, invite you and your family to be a part of San Diego County official celebration of Mexican Independence Day - El Grito! This family-friendly event  is open to the public. Enjoy traditional Mexican live entertainment and performances, food and beverages, and the official Grito conducted by San Diego's new Consul General, Ambassador Kerber-Palma.

COMMERCE: Fiestas Patrias September 14-15, 2024, 12-3 p.m.  at Citadel Outlets. Folklorico dance performances at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. from Orange Country School of the Arts.  Location: 100 Citadel Dr, Commerce, CA. Free, citadeloutlets.com /event/ Fiestas-Patrias-Celebration/ 2145575727/

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Fiestas Patrias October 19-20, 2024
Los Nietos Park
11143 Charlesworth Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA
santafesprings.org
FREE Entertainment and Activities! Bands, Authentic Mexican Gourmet Food Trucks! Mariachi music, Folklorico dancing, arts and crafts, game booths and a beer garden hosted by the Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association. The Mexican Consulate and the Santa Fe Springs City Council lead a traditional grito to ring in the day of independence.

EAST LOS ANGELES: Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival September 15, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parade 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parade route: E. Cesar Chávez Blvd. starting at Mednik St. and ending at Gage Ave.
Free, facebook.com/CMCPLA/ | cmcplosangeles.org
Parade: 100,000 people along Cesar Chavez Blvd. watch school bands, equestrian units, folkloric groups, floats, and dignitaries, celebrating Mexican Independence Day. The Parade is one of the largest and longest-running Mexican Independence Day Parades with elaborate floats, costumes, and live music representing different Mexican states.
Parade lineup: Grand Marshal El Hijo De El Santo;  Co-Grand Marshal Diana Zermeno; Guest of Honor Castulo de la Rocha; Carla Estrada, Grandmother; Tania y Nueva Era; Ysaac Alvarez, Godson; Lilia Guizar, Special Guest;.
Festival celebration: at Belvedere Park, Mednik & First, with music performances, entertainment, attractions, food vendors, merchandise, interactive displays and fun. Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival, the biggest and the longest such running parade in United States founded in 1931. 

SANTA ROSA: Fiesta De Independencia September 15, 2024, 1-7 p.m.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA
Free admission, lutherburbankcenter.org
Enjoy authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire family. Organized by LBC's Latino Advisory Council, this free, family-friendly, campus-wide festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico's Independence. Performances include incredible headline entertainment from Arpeños at 4pm, and El Tributo a La Sonora Santanera at 6pm, LBC’s own student groups, Mariachi Cantares de mi Tierra and Ballet Folklorico, plus Ballet Folklorico Ireri of Petaluma. Carnival games, face painting, a jumpy house, piñatas, and more

KELSEYVILLE: Dia de la Independencia! September 15, 2024, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Main Street, Main St, Kelseyville, CA
Performance from Los Amigos Dancing Horses. Great music, great food, kids' activities including jump houses, face painting, and piñatas! Come in traditional Mexican attire/costume and you could win a great prize! Free to the public! Independencia is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the  cry of independence on September 16, 1810. Free, visitkelseyville.com

MORENO VALLEY: El Grito Celebration September 15, 2024, 6-10 p.m.
Civic Center Amphitheater
14075 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, CA
Free, movalparks.org
Produced by the City of Moreno Valley in partnership with Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - In celebration of Mexico's battle cry for independence, El Grito is a gathering of families and friends to enjoy time together with music, dancing, Ballet Foklorico, mariachi, vendors, youth fun zone, free entertainment, great food, and children’s activities. Bring your lawn chairs.

SACRAMENTO: Grito de Dolores September 15, 2024, 5-9 p.m.
West Steps, State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814
Gather watch the balcony of the State Capitol, as community leaders in chorus perform El Grito de Dolores! Admission to the Grito event is free to the public. You and your friends will enjoy the many booth and table exhibits, artifacts, food, musical and artistic presentations and a meaningful international experience.  Presented by Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California. Free, mccnc.org

PICO RIVERA: Mexican Independence Festival September 14, 2024, 4-11:30 p.m. at  Pico Rivera Sports Arena. Food, live music, drinks, entertainment. The event includes a market with vendors, including local artisans, food vendors offering a taste of global cuisines, and live entertainment to keep you engaged throughout the evening. Location: 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera, CA. $5 approx., eventbrite.com | For more info email: info@ave26nightmarket.com

LOS ANGELES: El Grito Arts & Music Festival September 15, 2024, 5-11 p.m.
City Hall, Spring Street steps and Grand Park
200 N. Spring St.
Los Angeles, Ca
Free, lacity.org
The City of Los Angeles presents El Grito, a free Arts & Music festival on the steps of City Hall and kickoff to Los Angeles' Latino Heritage Month. Food trucks, Mercado, Silent Disco, Resources
Also at Gloria Molina Grand Park 5-11 p.m. El Grito will feature a concert with live performances by Banda Machos, Las Colibrí, Las Cafeteras, and Banda Las Angelinas. This annual tradition includes Los Angeles leaders joining the Consul General of Mexico to reenact the historic Cry of Dolores and ring of the bell, commemorating the call to arms pronounced by Miguel Hidalgo in 1810, launching the Mexican War for Independence.

SAN JOSE: El Grito September 15, 2024, 1-9 p.m. at San Jose City Hall. El Grito at 7:30 p.m.  
Fiestas Patrias
San Jose City Hall
200 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA
Free, facebook.com/ComiteFPSJ
Bring family and friends to enjoy THE SHOUT 2024 in celebration of Mexico's independence. Free event and open to the public. We're waiting for you this September 15th with Music, Folk Dancing, Mariachi, Northern Group and Band! Come and join the shout  Viva Mexico! 

SAN JOSE:  Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival September 14, 2024, 1-5 p.m. at Mexican Heritage Plaza. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with food, arts, salsa tasting, live music, dancing,   vendors  selling food, alcoholic beverages, and more. Amor Prohibido, DJ Too Tall, Calpulli Ocelecihuatl Aztec dance, Luchadores wrestling, craft and import vendors, salsa makers and great food options, plus frutas, paletas, shaved ice, churros, micheladas, beer, and wine. Location: 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA. $10 admission, schoolofartsandculture.org

REDWOOD CITY: Fiestas Patrias A Celebration of Many Latin Countries and Mexican Independence  September 15, 2024, 3-8 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City, CA redwoodcity.org
Casa Circulo Cultural Performance Mariachi
Gabriela Sepulveda
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Vivo
Flag Ceremony, Consulado General de Mexico en San Francisco
Las Fenix
Rain or Shine, under the tent Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture. Enjoy live music and entertainment, authentic Mexican food, arts and crafts vendors, and there will be a traditional Flag Ceremony conducted by Consul General de Mexico. The Square will be filled with colorful and glamorous Ballet Folklorico dancing, live Mariachi music, kids area, and a live musical performance. This is a FREE community celebration. 

BAKERSFIELD: El Grito de Dolores Friday, September 15, 2024, 7-11 p.m.
Downtown Bakersfield
1415 Truxtun Ave., Liberty Bell
kchcc.org or call 661-633-5495
Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Mexican Independence Day Celebration

NAPA: Mexican Independence Day September 16, 2024, 5-7 p.m. at Napa Senior Center. Celebrate with a fiesta, an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant colors, traditional music, and mouthwatering Mexican cuisine! Location: 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, CA.  $15, cityofnapa.org

SAN DIEGO: Old Town Fiestas Patrias September 14, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias
Old Town State Historic Park
San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street
San Diego, CA 92110
parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego
Mission Valley and Old Town
Free
A festival to commemorate Mexico's independence from Spain and the beginning of the main period of significance for Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Activities will focus on the rich and diverse Mexican heritage that was vital in the development of San Diego and California. Music, dancing, games, and activities for the entire family. Stage with performers. Contests. Parade. Relay Races, Loteria, Horses, Pinatas, Cascarones. parks.ca.gov

PASADENA: Fiestas Patrias September 13, 2024, 5-9 p.m. at Villa Parke. Celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American Countries. Location: 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA. Call (626) 744-6530. Free, cityofpasadena.net

PASADENA: 26th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival  October 5, 2024, 10 a.m-4 p.m.
City Hall, Centennial Square
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA
Free, cityofpasadena.net
Latino Heritage Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Starts at the intersection of N. Los Robles Ave. and Buckeye St. then heads south on Los Robles Ave. ending at City Hall. Sponsored by the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee. For all ages. Festival takes place 12-4 p.m. Location: 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA Free, cityofpasadena.net

EL CENTRO: City of El Centro El Grito de Independencia ​ September 21, 2024, 6-10 p.m. at Bucklin Park. Location: 1350 S. 8th St., El Centro, CA. The much-anticipated Mexican cultural event,  El Grito, is held annually in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Calexico and promises to be a memorable and fun community celebration! cityofelcentro.org or Parks & Recreation Office at 760-337-4555.

ALHAMBRA: Fiesta Alhambra September 15, 2024, 10 a.m.-
 Latino Heritage Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
100 S. 2nd St. (Farmers Market location)
Alhambra, CA
Free, cityofalhambra.org
City of Alhambra  Latino Heritage Festival  at the Farmers Market on Second Street between Main and Commonwealth includes Latino cultural demonstrations, Community Ofrenda, Hispanic influenced food, live music, folkloric dancing, and  craft vendors.

INGLEWOOD: Hispanic Heritage Festival September 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Inglewood on Market Street. Live entertainment, Aztec and Ballet Folklorico dancers, a Classic Car Show and Vendor Booths. Entertainment Location: Inglewood City Hall and Civic Center North Plaza, Regent Street from La Brea to Fir. 2024 lineup: Corazon de Mana, Clave Dura, The Reel Band, Tierra + Ballet Folklorico Macias. Admission is free, cityofinglewood.org

WOODSIDE: Hispanic Heritage Weekend September 21-22, 2024
Filoli
86 Cañada Road
Woodside, CA 94062
$38, filoli.org
Celebrate the region's Hispanic heritage with folklorico dancers, foods, and entertainment during the launch of Harvest Days with a  weekend tribute to Hispanic culture.

Past events

WALNUT PARK: Fiestas Patrias de Plaza La Alameda September 16, 2023, 4-9 p.m. at Plaza La Alameda. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with mariachi, balet folklórico, live music, food, shopping, full bar & mucho más! Location: 2140 Florence Avenue Walnut Park, CA. Free to the public; VIP $71.21 on eventbrite.com

COACHELLA: Coachella Fiestas Patrias September 17, 2023, 3-10 p.m.
City of Coachella hosts Fiestas Patrias in Rancho Las Flores Park, Avenue 48, Coachella, CA
Live music and entertainment, local food vendors and kids activities at one of Coachella's newest and most popular parks just blocks away from Martin Van Buren Elementary School. 
coachella.org

IRWINDALE: Mexican Independence Fiesta celebrated on September 12, 2024, 7 p.m. with Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas  combines the City of Irwindale's Mariachi Fest into this additional celebration recognizing Mexico's Indepdence. Mariachi Fest at Dan Diaz Recreation Center every Thursday in September, 7 p.m. at the Park Plaza. Event includes Mexican band, Craft Vendors, Loteria, Mexican food for sale. Line up: Mariachi Divas Sept.5; Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas Sept.12;  Mariachi Ausente Sept.19; Mariachi Espectacular Sept.26, 2024.  Free, irwindaleca.gov

 

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