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18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
562-865-6262
A member of "Cachanilla de Mexicali" strums out toe-tapping tunes.
Artesia News
A.J. Park Celebrates Mexico’s Independence from Spain
Mariachi music blared throughout the neighborhood surrounding A.J. Padelford
Park.
A.J. Park hosted Artesia’s celebration of Mexican Independence Day,
a testimony to when Mexico freed itself from Spanish colonial imperialism.
The event started at 11 a.m. on Sept. 17.
Henry Sevilla, relative of a parent group member, came from Mexico to say a few words about Mexican independence, ending his vibrant speech with, “Viva Mexico!” The applause of almost 400 people told Sevilla that his message did not fall on deaf ears.
City manager Maria Dadian, city councilmembers Antonio Mendoza and Sally Flowers, were also in attendance.
Our own Miss Artesia Pageant performed a dance to Selena’s ‘La Carcancha’.
Those attending enjoyed the music of mariachi band Cachanilla de Mexicali, mariachi singer Victor Manuel Villalobos, and Ballet Folklorico “COCO”.
Mexican snacks, tacos, and beverages were served for a pretty good price considering the quality (good quality, low price), and there were plenty of games, music, and dancing to keep busy.
The program was considered very successful by park officials because a large,
diverse crowd attended the program.
Miss Artesia Royal Court Performed a dance routine.
For more information, call Andrew Perry at (562) 865-6262 ext. 223 or e-mail him at aperry@cityofartesia.us.
Click here to see announcement.
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