FIESTAS PATRIAS STL 2009 (Mexican Independence Day Festival)

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 08, 2009 – ST LOUIS - The Cherokee Street Latino Business Owners Association is pleased to announce the annual Fiestas Patrias STL 2009 (Mexican Independence Day) celebration happening September 12, 2009 on Cherokee Street (Iowa to Oregon) from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Commemorating Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, Fiestas Patrias STL 2009 invites the St. Louis community to celebrate and recognize the national holiday of Mexican Independence Day.

This festival will bring the Mexican and Mexican-American communities together as they celebrate the rich heritage, history, and culture of their Mexican ancestors who fought for their independence from the Spanish government during the early 1800’s. The determination to succeed in seeking liberty, and correcting social injustices imposed by the Spaniards inspired Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to proceed and execute his plans for revolution on September 15, 1810.

Highlighting the event are internationally renowned La Sonora Dinamita, a Colombian Cumbia 10-piece band, and  Los Cadetes de Linares a Norteño trio, plus many more musical acts bands bringing the heart and soul of Mexico to life on the stage at California Avenue (Musical acts and entertainment are subject to change) . There will also be a mechanical bull, inflatable jumpers, and face painting. The event will also highlight the Traditional El Grito de Independencia (Hail of Independence), with special guests Mayor Francis Slay, Alderman Craig Schimd (20th Ward), Consul Roberto Caldera Arroyo (Mexican Consulate Kansas City), and many local legislators and other elected officials.

Along with the traditional festival food fare of hamburgers, Bar-B-Que, corn on the cob, hot wings and other delights, there will also be many food booths specializing in festive foods and many different culinary delights from Mexico. Food specialties like gorditas which are made from cornmeal, fried and then stuffed with fajitas, chicken, chicharones, beans and then topped with vegetables make it unique delicacy a must try meal experience. Various tacos made with flour or corn tortillas and then topped with salsas of varying heat temperatures and other condiments will make your mouth water and have you craving for more.

Cherokee Street is located in South City off Jefferson Avenue.  Directions: From highways 40 of 44 exit Jefferson Avenue an go South.  Continue South for approximately 2 miles.  Turn Right on Cherokee Street.

For more information about the Fiestas Patrias STL 2009 festival, please contact Minerva Lopez at (314) 443-7668  or via email at lopez.minerva@gmail.com or Carlos Dominguez at (314) 707-8544 or via email at latinoamericana@sbcglobal.net

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NOTE: Single and double booth space(s) is/are available for organizations and vendors wishing to present or sell at the event. For more information about booths contact: Minerva Lopez (314) 443-7668 or e-mail: lopez.minerva@gmail.com