EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the El Paso Museum of History and the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) at the second annual Kermes de los Vecinos!
It’s looking like festival season this KTSM 9’s Que Pasa? weekend
The free and family-friendly celebration is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, encompassing the MACC, the history museum and Cleveland Square Park for one big fiesta!
Guests can enjoy a day of fun and entertainment with the following:
Live entertainment featuring DJs, mariachis, and dance performances
DJ Rodriga Rockmore is set to light up the stage from noon to 2 p.m.
Free games and prizes, including ring toss, duck pond, chancla toss, marble games, and more
A sweet paseo de pasteles (cake walk)
Hands-on arts and cultural activities for the whole family
Delicious antojitos from local vendors
Plenty of opportunities to celebrate, play, dance, and make memories together
In addition to the fun activities, children are also encouraged to join in swinging at piñatas from 5 to 5:30 p.m.
As well, guests can learn a bit of Mexican Independence history with local historian David Romo, starting at 1 p.m.
According to the City of El Paso, the kermes celebrates “the rich cultural traditions surrounding Día de la Independencia de México, commemorating the beginning of Mexico’s War of Independence in 1810.”
For more information about the Kermes de los Vecinos and other events or programs, you can visit the MACC’s website.
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