La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day celebration September 14th
La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day celebration September 14th
Saturday, September 14, 2024 (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month at Festival Park and downtown Elgin on September 14th
ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, the festivities continue with a large car caravan (time and location to be announced), followed by the big concert at Festival Park, starting at 5:00 pm.
Prepare to dance all night with an incredible lineup of entertainment including banda, norteñas, cumbia, huapangos, and rancheras, starting with Banda Peñasco de Zacatecas, followed by the hits of Los Sementales de Nuevo León, La Potencia de la Música Norteña, and culminating with the spectacular Banda La Sinaloense de Alex Ojeda, while DJ Eddy P keeps the party going with his infectious mixes between performances.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexican culture with interactive elements and activities including a life-size figure of the Angel of Independence, a Papel Picado sculpture, Callejones, festive piñatas, and much more. And no fiesta would be complete without delicious food and drinks, so be sure to indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine, including mouthwatering micheladas to quench your thirst. Frida returns with more artmaking with
Side Street Studio Arts in our kid's area with our "illuminate Elgin" interactive light board.
This is an extension of the Elgin Market in collaboration with the Downtown Neighborhood Association. In Addition, Located near the Civic Center Plaza. The Gail Borden Public Library returns with its cultural programming provided by various local cultural organizations from 6:00-8:00 pm.
The night will end with a fireworks display. National Street Bridge will close at 3:00 pm in preparation for fireworks. The fireworks will happen at approximately 9:20 pm.
Stay tuned for updates and more information: cityofelgin.org/fiesta
SATURDAY LINEUP:
DJ Eddy P *intermission between sets*
Banda Peñasco de Zacatecas *opening act at 5:00 pm*
Los Sementales de Nuevo Leon
La Potencia de La Musica Norteña
Banda La Sinaloense *headliner*
DJ Eddy P *intermission between sets*
Banda Peñasco de Zacatecas *opening act at 5:00 pm*
Los Sementales de Nuevo Leon
La Potencia de La Musica Norteña
Banda La Sinaloense *headliner*
City of Elgin Festival Park
132 S. Grove
Elgin, IL 60120
132 S. Grove
Elgin, IL 60120
Saturday, September 14, 2024 (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
(CDT)
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