40th CHICANO PARK DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 10am-5pm
Organized by the Chicano Park Steering Committee
The 40tth Annual Chicano Park Day to be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 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.
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 Aztlán. 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 is located off Interstate 5 --Cesar Chavez Parkway exit-- under the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.
Click Here To See A Slideshow from the 2006 Chicano Park Day
For further information, call (619) 563-4661 or Email: cpscchicanopark@sbcglobal.net
Click Here to download the 2009 Chicano Park Day poster
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