Fiesta Grande is in its 14th Year of lively street music, Mexican and Latin American food, entertainment for the entire family, arts & crafts booths, informational exhibits, beer garden, etc. This all takes place two days on April 13 and 14 this year, on Grande Avenue between Speedway Blvd. and St. Mary’s Street, in Barrio Hollywood, west of the I-10.

April 13, 9 to 6 p.m.
April 14, 12 to 6 p.m.

See their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiesta-Grande/153900724674515. From this page is a photo of a large autographed print by artist Linda Victoria which will be auctioned off at the fiesta. See it below depicting Pat’s diner which sells memorable hot dogs and chili, and a classic car (usually each fiesta has had a classic car show right there outside of Pat’s drive up restaurant).

Enjoy this grand fiesta on Grande Avenue.

This fiesta on Grande Avenue (between Speedway and St. Mary’s Road) in Barrio Hollywood is in its 10th year — but this year, Little Joe y La Familia, 5-time Grammy award winner will be performing. Wow, now that’s something to celebrate.

Live Music on the stage
Games & activities for the kids
Arts & Crafts
Food & Beer for purchase
Classic Car Show
Carnival
…and information booths. Admission is free.

I’ve been to this fun two-day event over the last 10 years, and once even walked in their morning parade for the Kino Heritage Society, with Justice of the Peace Carmen Dolny (District 4) and attorney Mark O’Hare.

Enjoy Fiesta Grande once again!

9TH ANNUAL FIESTA GRANDE STREET FAIR, May 7 & 8, 2011
Celebrating the Westside Culture!

Press release:

Tucson, AZ. — The celebration of Tucson’s West Side culture and
history of Barrio Hollywood will take place in this ninth annual Fiesta
Grande Street Fair on Saturday, May 7th and Sunday May 8th Saturday from
9:30 to dusk and Sunday from Noon to dusk. This city-wide event is
‘Free to the public’ and will take place on Grande Avenue (four
blocks west of I-10) between Speedway Blvd. and St. Mary’s Road.

Five minutes northwest of Tucson’s Historic Downtown, Grande Avenue
crosses through Barrio Hollywood–one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods,
(“Where Everyone’s a Star”). The multi-block festival features a
kick-off parade with floats, color guard, an exhibit of historical
murals, carnival rides and games. There are two days of live music,
ensemble groups, a car show, arts and crafts, lots of delicious food and
beer. There will be activities featuring jumping castles, rock climbing
and lots of games for young and old alike!

Featured are many restaurants showcasing regional Mexican cuisine,
including the widely popular Pat’s Chili Dog. The main stage has a
line-up of live music with groups such as: Mariachis, Los Gallegos,
Borboletta, a Santana Tribute, Grupo F.E.A.R, Hollywood Knights and many
more!

We no longer receive help from the city of Tucson, so we want to thank
all the organizations that are helping and supporting these efforts.
Funds raised will be used to support scholarships, equipment and
activities of the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association; these lend
support to the local schools and support for community programs at El
Rio Neighborhood Center, local churches, and assistance for the elderly.

We welcome you and cordially invite you to the Fiesta Grande Street
Fair and experience this great community event—it’s free!

Scott Egan, 520-620-6353
Margaret McKenna, 520-331-9555
Rose Julia Nenninger, 520-573-7138