Fiesta Patrias Presented by "La Z" Radio
Sep 18th 2010, Saturday
In Texas, Mexican Americans annually celebrate the Mexican national holiday referred to as fiestas patrias, also called Diez y Seis de Septiembre (September 16). It commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla'sqv grito de Dolores who called for the end of Spanish rule in Mexico. In 1825, the Republic of Mexico officially declared Diez y Seis de Septiembre its national Independence Day. Mexican Americans began celebrating fiestas patrias to reinforce their cultural links with each other and with Mexico. They included festivities that involved special music, songs, dances, native cuisine, costumes, and homage to folk heroes.
Traders Village along with Presented by "La Z" Radio will continue that holiday tradition at the market by celebrating FIESTAS PATRIAS on Saturday, September 18th. The celebration will feature live cultural music, dancing, food and family fun. So come join the festivities and observe Mexican Independence Day at Traders Village.
The market is located at 2602 Mayfield Road in Grand Prairie, five miles south of Six Flags Over Texas, just off State Highway 360 near I-20 and is open every weekend.
Traders Village . . . why shopping, festivals and family fun were invented!®. For more info call 972-647-2331.
Traders Village along with Presented by "La Z" Radio will continue that holiday tradition at the market by celebrating FIESTAS PATRIAS on Saturday, September 18th. The celebration will feature live cultural music, dancing, food and family fun. So come join the festivities and observe Mexican Independence Day at Traders Village.
The market is located at 2602 Mayfield Road in Grand Prairie, five miles south of Six Flags Over Texas, just off State Highway 360 near I-20 and is open every weekend.
Traders Village . . . why shopping, festivals and family fun were invented!®. For more info call 972-647-2331.