The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
A member of the Yankuititl, Aztec Dance Group performs during the City of Pasadena’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is part of the city’s Latino Heritage celebrations, commemorating the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo speaks during the city’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is part of the city’s Latino Heritage celebrations, commemorating the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
The City of Pasadena kicked off its Latino Heritage celebration with Fiestas Patrias at Villa Parke on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event celebrated the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
Children participate in the parade of flags featuring the 18 Latin American countries celebrating independence during the city of Pasadena’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Johanna Moore sings the U.S. national anthem at the start of the city of Pasadena’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is part of the city’s Latino Heritage celebrations, commemorating the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
Members of Ballet Folkloric Mexica perform during the city of Pasadena’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is part of the city’s Latino Heritage celebrations, commemorating the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
Members of Ballet Folkloric Mexica perform during the city of Pasadena’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is part of the city’s Latino Heritage celebrations, commemorating the independence of 18 Latin American countries. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
Alexandria Gonzalez, 9, is crowned Fiestas Patrias Queen by Pasadena City Council member Jess Rivas at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is part of the city’s Latino Heritage celebrations, commemorating the independence of the 18 Latin American States. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer)
Children participate in the parade of flags featuring the 18 Latin American countries celebrating independence during the city of Pasadena’s Fiestas Patrias event at Villa Parke on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
PASADENA – Eighteen.
The independence of 18 Latin American countries was celebrated on Friday, September 16, at the Villa Parke Community Center, where Latin American culture was alive and well at the city’s Fiestas Patrias.
There were vibrant colors, a whip parade, things for the kids and live music.
And that meant dancing, traditional folkloric and ballet. And there was “El Grito,” a re-enactment of the historic battle cry that marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. This was led by Mariachi.
Fiestas Patrias are traditional celebrations celebrating Mexican national pride, independence, and culture that take place both in Mexico and throughout the United States. These celebrations intersect with National Hispanic Heritage Month, held annually from September 15th to October 15th.
For many Mexican-Americans, fiestas patrias have historically served to teach the community about Mexican history and culture, celebrate pride in their cultural roots, and claim a sense of place and empowerment in a society that has historically marginalized them. .
The Pasadena event was sponsored by the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
