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. Chicano Park has been listed on the California Register of Historical Resources since 1997 and on the National Register of Historic Place on January 2013.
This year's will be "Empowering Our Youth, Ensuring Our Traditions Live On." Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec Indigenous dance, coordinated by Danza Azteca Calpulli Mexihca. The event will include performances by Ballet Folkl?rico Libertad, Ballet Folkl?rico Yaqui, Mujeres en Resistencia, FAMA: Folkl?rico & Mariachi Association, USD, Mariachi Imperial de San Diego, La Rondalla Amerindia de Aztlan, Steeltoe, Pleazure Band, Grupo Tierra Chicano, 2MX2, Goma Sound, Generations Blvd Band, Chocolate Revolution, Almas Fronterizas, and Maiz. There will also be speakers representing the Chicano Park Steering Committee, Brown Berets de Aztl?n, Amigos Car Club, and Via International.
In addition, there will be a display of classic lowrider cars presented by Amigos Car Club, children?s art workshop led by muralist Victor Ochoa and various informational booths. Food, arts and crafts vendors will be selling their specialties throughout Chicano Park.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Chicano Park
Logan Av & Cesar E Chavez Parkway
San Diego, CA 92113
Saturday, April 23 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.chicano-park.com
This year's will be "Empowering Our Youth, Ensuring Our Traditions Live On." Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec Indigenous dance, coordinated by Danza Azteca Calpulli Mexihca. The event will include performances by Ballet Folkl?rico Libertad, Ballet Folkl?rico Yaqui, Mujeres en Resistencia, FAMA: Folkl?rico & Mariachi Association, USD, Mariachi Imperial de San Diego, La Rondalla Amerindia de Aztlan, Steeltoe, Pleazure Band, Grupo Tierra Chicano, 2MX2, Goma Sound, Generations Blvd Band, Chocolate Revolution, Almas Fronterizas, and Maiz. There will also be speakers representing the Chicano Park Steering Committee, Brown Berets de Aztl?n, Amigos Car Club, and Via International.
In addition, there will be a display of classic lowrider cars presented by Amigos Car Club, children?s art workshop led by muralist Victor Ochoa and various informational booths. Food, arts and crafts vendors will be selling their specialties throughout Chicano Park.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Chicano Park
Logan Av & Cesar E Chavez Parkway
San Diego, CA 92113
Saturday, April 23 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.chicano-park.com
