[Date] | [Time] | [Location] | [Admission Information]
St. John's Mexican Fiesta returns this [season] for its [number] year, bringing together the [City/Neighborhood] community for an authentic celebration of Mexican heritage and traditions. Presented by [St. John's Church/School/Community Center], this free, all-ages festival showcases the food, music, and cultural practices that have shaped Mexican American identity in our region.
Savor the Flavors
The Fiesta kitchen features dishes prepared by local vendors and St. John's parishioners working from family recipes passed through generations. Fill your plate with tacos al pastor spit-roasted with pineapple, tamales steamed in corn husks, and elote dressed with crema and cotija cheese. For something sweet: churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, crispy buñuelos drizzled with piloncillo syrup, and flan with its signature caramel pool. Cool off with aguas frescas in horchata, jamaica, and tamarindo.
Vegetarian options available. Food tickets: $3 each or 4 for $10.
Live Music and Dance
Two stages anchor the Fiesta's musical programming, each offering distinct experiences:
Main Stage
- 12:00 p.m. — Opening ceremony with [Local Dance Academy] performing folklórico
- 1:00 p.m. — [Name] Mariachi Ensemble, returning for their fifth Fiesta, in full traje de charro
- 3:00 p.m. — [Name] Norteño Group, featuring accordion and bajo sexto
- 5:00 p.m. — Headliner: [Band Name] ([brief descriptor])
Plaza Stage
- 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — DJ [Name] spinning cumbia, salsa, and regional Mexican classics
Dance Floor The covered dance floor opens at 7:00 p.m. with a beginner salsa lesson—no partner or experience needed. Instructors from [Local Dance Studio] will guide you through basic steps before the social dancing begins.
Family Activities
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Lotería (Mexican bingo) with small prizes | Community tent |
| Ongoing | Face painting by [Local Artist/Group] | Kids' zone |
| 2:00 p.m. | Piñata-breaking for ages 4–7 | Lawn area |
| 4:00 p.m. | Piñata-breaking for ages 8–12 | Lawn area |
| 5:30 p.m. | Chihuahua race — costumed pets welcome! (Register by 5:00 p.m.) | Main lawn |
Carnival games including ring toss and balloon darts run throughout the afternoon near the kids' zone.
Plan Your Visit
| Date | [Day], [Month] [Date], [Year] |
| Time | [Start time] to [End time] |
| Location | [Venue name and street address] |
| Parking | Free lot at [Location]; street parking on [Streets]; accessible spaces near [Entrance] |
| Transit | [Bus line/Train station] within [distance] |
| Admission | Free; food and game tickets sold separately |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible grounds, ASL interpretation for opening ceremony, sensory-friendly hour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Come Celebrate With Us
St. John's Mexican Fiesta exists because of the Mexican American families who have called [Neighborhood] home for [timeframe]. This is their celebration, offered to the broader community. Wear your brightest colors, bring your dancing shoes, and come prepared to eat well, learn something, and make new connections.
Questions? Contact [Name] at [email] or [phone].
St. John's [Church/School/Community Center] | [Address] | [Website] | [Social media handles]
