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.

ALHAMBRA: Fiesta Alhambra September 20, 2026,   9 a.m.-1 p.m.
 Latino Heritage Festival,
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.

ANAHEIM: Fiestas Patrias at Anaheim Marketplace September 20, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Amazing rides, delicious food and live music entertainment with mariachi!  Location: 435 W. Center St., Anaheim, CA. Free. anaheimmarketplace.com 

ANAHEIM: Gran Fiesta Mexicana September 4-7, 2026 at Anaheim Marketplace. Location: 435 W. Center St., Anaheim, CA. Free admission for under age 12 years, anaheimmarketplace.com 

• Friday 5-11 p.m. $3 all rides, Comparsa Chinelos de Morelos, Los Kuatro20, Ballet Folklorico Monday
• Saturday 2-11 p.m. Tiranos del Norte, Felinos
• Sunday 2-11 p.m. La Migra, Mar Azul de Fort Worth
• Monday 2-11 p.m. Clown Show and Special Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands.

BELL GARDENS: Fiestas Patrias Carnival September 12, 2026, 4-8 p.m. at Bell Gardens Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Cultural festivities with games, art and activities for the entire family. Free, bellgardens.org  

BISHOP: Hispanic Heritage and Cultural Celebration September 12, 2026, 3-9:30 p.m. at Bishop City Park, 700 N. Main St., Bishop, CA.
Musical performances, vendors, games, food, kids zone live entertainment for the whole family and best of all, it's free.  cityofbishop.ca.gov

CHULA VISTA: El Grito September 13, 2026, 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. Free, chulavistaca.gov

EAST LOS ANGELES: Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival  September 13, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parade 10 a.m.-1 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.
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. 

ESCONDIDO: Fiestas Patrias September 12-13, 2026,  Fri. 5-10; Sat. 11a-5p. at Grape Day Park.   Live performances with Mariachi, Folklorico & Banda music, food vendors, artisan crafts,  games & giveaways, kids zone, beer & spirit garden, El Grito de Independencia Ceremony, Catrinas & Charros roaming the park! Brought to you by USA Multicultural non profit organization.  Location: 321 North Broadway, Escondido, CA. Free, eventbrite.com

FRESNO: Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival September 20, 2026, 12-9 p.m. 11 a.m. Parade
Fulton Street between Fresno & Mono Streets in Downtown Fresno, CA
Free, fresno.gov
Concerts 12-9 p.m. Food and merchandise vendors offer lots of things to buy (and eat/drink) as music fills the air for this special day celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain. Every year, Fiestas Patrias brings thousands of people throughout the Central Valley to Downtown Fresno. Dress in your best attire, bring flags and banners to highlight the different cultural richness in the Fresno community. Kids zone,  beer garden,  food trucks and artist vendors and free concerts!

INGLEWOOD: Hispanic Heritage Festival September 19, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Inglewood on Market Street. Join Mistress of Ceremonies, radio personality for live entertainment, Aztec and Ballet Folklorico dancers, a Classic Car Show and Vendor Booths, plus bands & concerts. Location: Inglewood City Hall and Civic Center North Plaza, Regent Street from La Brea to Fir, Inglewood, CA. Admission is free, cityofinglewood.org

IRWINDALE: Mexican Independence Mariachi Fest September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026, 7-9 p.m. in Irwindale Park Plaza.  City of Irwindale's Mariachi Fest combines two events into one - with the addition of   Mexico's Independence. 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. Free, irwindaleca.gov  2026 Concert Schedule

KELSEYVILLE: Dia de la Independencia! September 13, 2026, 1-8 p.m.
visitkelseyville.com Main Street,  Kelseyville, CA
Free, visitkelseyville.com
Includes small parade of equine riders, music, food vendors and arts & crafts vendors

LOS ANGELES: El Grito Arts & Music Festival September 15, 2026, 5-10:30 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. El Grito will feature a concert with live performances. 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.

LOS ANGELES: Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Festival September 14-15, 2026
Fiestas Patrias at 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. Unforgettable rhythms of Mariachi music will be played on the festival's main stage in front of hundreds of thousands.

MORENO VALLEY: El Grito Celebration September 15, 2026, 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 Mexican bands, dancing, Ballet Foklorico, mariachi, vendors, youth fun zone, free entertainment, great food, and children’s activities. Bring your lawn chairs.

PASADENA: Fiestas Patrias September 11, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Villa Parke Community Center. Celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American Countries. This family-friendly event highlights the colors, richness and warmth of Latin American culture. Enjoy live music and traditional dances performed by local community groups.  Location: 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA. Free, cityofpasadena.net  

PASADENA: Annual Latino Heritage Festival  October 10, 2026, 4-9 p.m. at City Hall, Centennial Square
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA
Free, cityofpasadena.net |  pasadenalatinoheritageparade.org/
Latino Heritage Parade 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. Location: 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA Free, cityofpasadena.net

REDWOOD CITY: Fiestas Patrias A Celebration of Many Latin Countries and Mexican Independence  September 13, 2026,  2-8 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City, CA redwoodcity.org
Mexican Flag Raising for Hispanic Heritage Month, Colibri, Mexico Vivo Folkloric Dancing, Mariachi Mexicanisimo and Casa Circulo Cultural. 

SACRAMENTO: Grito de Dolores September 15, 2026, 5-9 p.m. on the West Steps, State Capitol. Gather watch the balcony of the State Capitol, as community leaders in chorus perform El Grito de Dolores! Free, mccnc.org 

SACRAMENTO: Reina Fiestas Patrias Belleza y Tradicion September 13, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at Hiram Johnson High School Auditorium
6879 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
$35, mccnc.org

SAN JOSE:  Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival  September 12, 2026, 12:30-5 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. Music artists, vendors, 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. $10-12.51 admission, schoolofartsandculture.org

SANTA ANA: Fiestas Patrias Santa Ana Festival, Parade and El Grito  September 12-13, 2026. 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/

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Fiestas de Octubre Estilo Jalisco en Santa Fe Springs October 16-18, 2026
Los Nietos Park
11143 Charlesworth Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA
santafesprings.org
Friday, October 16, 2026 Fiestas de Octubre Gala at Clarke Estate
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Fiestas de Octubre Day 1 at Los Nietos Park
Sunday, October 18, 2026 Fiestas de Octubre Day 2 at Los Nietos Park
Held in partnership with AJUA (Asociacion de Jaliscienses Unidos en Accion), celebrate Mexico's rich heritage with entertainment, traditional mariachi music, family-friendly activities, and an expanded marketplace featuring artisan vendors. Enjoy Mexican cuisine and an unforgettable weekend filled with culture, tradition, and community.

SANTA ROSA: Fiesta De Independencia September 13, 2026, 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, carnival games, face painting, a jumpy house, piñatas, and more.

SACRAMENTO: Grito de Dolores September 15, 2026, 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

SAN DIEGO: Old Town Fiestas Patrias September 12, 2026, 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

SAN JOSE: El Grito September 15, 2026, 4-9 p.m. at San Jose City Hall. El Grito at 7:30 p.m.  
San Jose City Hall
200 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA
Free, facebook.com/ComiteFPSJ
Bring family and friends to enjoy THE SHOUT  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! 

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Mexico Independence Party September 16, 2026, 5-7 p.m. under the Gondola between Fire & Ice and Gunbarrel Tavern. Mariachi Cazadores de Nevada and Ballet Folcloric de South Lake Tahoe perform. Presented by The Shops at Heavenly Village, there are discounts on tacos and margaritas during the event! Free admission, theshopsatheavenly.com

VISTA: Fiestas Patrias  September 13, 2026, 12-4 p.m. Location: Linda Rhoades Recreation Center, 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA. Celebrate Hispanic heritage in Vista through music, dance, food, and history. Location: 600 N Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA. Free, vistachamber.org

WHITTIER: El Grito de Dolores August 20, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Whittier High School
Location: 12417 Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA. $10-20, hotoutreach.org/ el-grito-de-dolores/
Performances by Mariachi Las Colibri & Angeles de Pepe Martinez Jr., Mariachi Los Dorados from Santa Fe HS, Ballet Folklorico Asi Es Mi Tierra

 

 

NO CURRENT INFO

BAKERSFIELD: El Grito de Dolores usually Sept.15 but no info as of 8/30/26
Downtown Bakersfield
1415 Truxtun Ave., Liberty Bell
kchcc.org or call 661-633-5495
Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Mexican Independence Day Celebration

COMMERCE: Fiestas Patrias September 13-14, 2025, 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

SIERRA MADRE: Latino Heritage Fiesta September 20, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at Memorial Park. Live music, entertainment, Latino food, artisan craft vendors and more. Location: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA. Free, cityofsierramadre.com

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.