38th Annual Chicanco Park Day this Saturday!!!

38th Annual Chicano Park Day Celebration
Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 10am-5pm
Organized by the Chicano Park Steering Co"Our Lives, Culture and History Are Seen Through Our Murals" will be the theme of this year’s 38th annual Chicano Park Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2007, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, in historic Chicano Park. Chicano Park is located in the Barrio Logan community of San Diego, south of downtown San Diego. This family celebration is free and open to the public.
Established by Chicano activists on April 22, 1970, Chicano Park has received national and international acclaim as a major outdoor public art site known for its powerful mural paintings depicting the past and present struggle of Mexican and Chicano history.
This year’s Chicano Park Day will feature events for the whole family, including traditional music and dance, and an extraordinary performance of indigenous Aztec danza.
Contemporary music, ballet folklorico and danza Azteca will be performed by several local and regional groups. Also featured will be poetry readings and guest speakers In addition, there will be a classic low rider car display, food, arts and craft vendors, and children’s arts and craft workshops led by noted Chicano artist/muralist Victor Ochoa.
This family celebration is free and open to the public. Established by Chicano activists on April 22, 1970, Chicano Park has received international acclaim as a major outdoor public art site for its commanding mural paintings of the past and present struggle of Mexican and Chicano history.
Chicano Park is located off Interstate 5 --Cesar Chavez Parkway exit-- under the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.