Mexican Independence Day Celebration

51 East 10th Street,Tempe AZ 85281

16 September, 2022

Description

The celebration honors the contributions and culture of the Mexican and Mexican-American communities as well as acknowledging independence days across the Americas. In partnership with The Consulate General of Mexico and CALA Alliance, the event features a traditional Aztec performance from Grupo Coatlicue, El Grito from the Consul General and Deputy Consul General, artmaking activities, How I Became an Artista book making workshop with artist Karen Nazario Moranchel, poetry reading from writer and educator Anna Flores, printmaking activity designed by artist Cruz Ortiz, lotería games, salsa lessons with ASU Salsa Club, music from DJ CRVNT3S and food from SuperFarm SuperTruck. 5 p.m. Artmaking activities start 5:30 p.m. Aztec dance performance from Grupo Coatlicue El Grito from Mexican Consulate 6 p.m. How I Became an Artista: Karen Nazario Moranchel; book making workshop Lotería begins 6:30–6:45 p.m. Poetry reading with writer and educator Anna Flores 7–7:30 p.m. Salsa lessons with ASU Salsa Club 7:30–8 p.m. Open dance floor