Luther Burbank Center For The Arts Hosts 9th Annual Fiesta De Independencia

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced today that it will celebrate Latino Heritage Month and commemorate Mexican Independence Day with its 9th annual Fiesta de Independencia on Sunday, September 16 from 1-7 P.M. Organized by the Center's Latino Advisory Council, the family-friendly, campus-wide festival provides an opportunity for guests to experience a traditional fiesta as they enjoy authentic food, music, games, performances and more.

Fiesta de Independencia began at the Center in 2010 to commemorate Mexican Independence Day (September 16) and has since evolved to celebrate the rich history of the diverse Latino cultures and people who are an integral part of the North Bay community. Drawing more than 4,000 community members each year, the event has become a Sonoma County tradition. The Fiesta is a community-wide celebration of cultures, people and traditions that also educates the community about Hispanic history and Latino businesses in Sonoma County.

Highlights of this year's Fiesta include performances by Rocio y su Sonora, Los Dinnos, Mariachi Barragan and LBC's Mariachi Ensemble, Danza Azteca, and Ballet Folklórico Ireri; piñatas and family fun, a lowrider car show, cultural exhibitions, the free bookmobile of Sonoma County, El Grito with the Mexican Consulate of San Francisco, and more.

In addition, Community Leadership Awards will be presented in three categories-businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals-to those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Latino Community through volunteerism, education, mentorship, or other personal or professional efforts.

Fiesta de Independencia is generously sponsored by the Redwood Credit Union with support from Sonoma Clean Power.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California's top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 230 performances in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; provides education programs serving 40,000 children and adults; and hosts more than 1,000 community events a year. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission - to enrich, educate, and entertain.

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