DELANO, CA – Workers across Kern County will present their Inaugural Cesar Chavez Celebration to remember the contributions of the man who brought better working conditions to many in this area. Join the SEIU Local 521 Latino Caucus and others starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 30 as we honor the birthday of Cesar Chavez, the only man of indigenous heritage to have a holiday named in his honor. It has been 15 years since his passing and the principles he lived by continue to inspire generations of farm workers, community leaders, students and the Chicano Movement.
The celebration will open with a welcome by Delano City Mayor Grace Vallejo, a member of Cesar Chavez’s family and Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the UFW. Other local legislators and VIPs have been invited. At 11 a.m., the event continues with a parade through town in which all those in attendance may participate. Throughout the day, live music by Rene Infante (son of the legendary Pedro Infante), Velorio, and others and dancing by Danza Mexica Ollin Coyotl will take the stage at Cecil Avenue Park. Vendors will sell food, drinks and arts and crafts, and entertainment for the kids will be provided.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 30, 2008
Parade at 11 a.m.
Where: Cecil Avenue Park, Cecil Ave. and Norwalk St. in Delano, Calif.
Sponsors: SEIU Local 521 Latino Caucus, SEIU Local 521, City of Delano, United Farm Workers, La CAMPESINA, Dolores Huerta Foundation
Vendors may contact Carla Lapadula for information: (661) 725-2518 or clapadula@aol.com.
