10:00 am - Saturday, April 24

40th Annual Chicano Park Celebration

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The 40th Annual Chicano Park Day will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in historic Chicano Park, located in the Barrio Logan community, south of downtown San Diego. This family event is free and open to the public. The theme for this year's celebration is "40 A?os de la Tierra Mia: Aqu? Estamos y No Nos Vamos"

Established by Chicano activists on April 22, 1970, Chicano Park has received international recognition as a major public art site for its commanding mural paintings of the past and present struggle of Mexican and Chicano history.

Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec Indigenous dance, coordinated by Toltecas en Aztl?n. Other dance groups as well as musical acts and speakers are featured on two stages.

In addition, there will be a display of classic low rider cars presented by Amigos Car Club and children?s art workshop led by muralist Victor Ochoa. Food, arts and crafts vendors will be selling their specialties throughout Chicano Park, as well as informational booths.

This family celebration is free and open to the public. Chicano Park Day celebrations promising traditional music, dancing, poets, low rider car show, food, children's art workshop led by muralist Victor Ochoa.

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Saturday, April 24 - 10 AM to 5 PM

For more information, please call:(619) 563-4661 or visit www.calacapress.com