Old Town San Diego will host a vibrant Mexican Independence Day celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

This lively event honors the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence and offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, learn about, and appreciate Mexican heritage, traditions, and history.

The event will feature a variety of activities, including traditional crafts, living history demonstrations, and tours of historic sites. Additionally, the Gift of Dance group will perform captivating folkloric dance presentations throughout the day.

Event Highlights in Old Town San Diego

This celebration is made possible by the Boosters of Old Town San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the history, culture, and preservation of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. During the event, you can enjoy and experience the following:

• Traditional Crafts: Discover and observe a range of traditional Mexican crafts.
• Living History Demonstrations: Experience history come to life through engaging demonstrations.
• Historic Adobe Walking Tours: Explore the rich history of San Diego’s Old Town on guided tours.
• Folkloric Dance Performances: Enjoy beautiful traditional Mexican folkloric dance performances by Gift of Dance throughout the day.
• Old Town Guac’ Off: Who makes the best guacamole in Old Town? Find out at the first annual Old Town Guac’ Off. For just $1 per tasting, you can sample and vote for your favorite guacamole!

The Fiestas Patrias event will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.