Press Release
For immediate release on August 1, 2011
Contact person: Julius Velasquez
Diez y Seis hot-line: (512) 538-1351
Fiestas Patrias of Austin presents the 33rd annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre fiesta on September 16-17, 2011 at Fiesta Gardens. This City of Austin park is located on the north shores of Town Lake east of I H 35. Commemorating Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, Fiestas Patrias of Austin invites the Austin community to the Diez y Seis fiesta to celebrate and recognize the national holiday of Mexican Independence Day. This year marks the bicentennial anniversary of the fight for independence that began on September 15, 1810.
This fiesta will bring the Mexican and Mexican-American communities together as they celebrate the rich heritage, history, and culture of their Mexican ancestors who fought for their independence from the Spanish government during the early 1800’s. The determination to succeed in seeking liberty, equality and correcting social injustices imposed by the Spaniards inspired Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to proceed and execute his plans for revolution on September 15, 1810.
A re-enactment of the famous “Grito de Independencia” speech that was given by Fr. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla on September 15, 1810 will take place on September 16, 2011. Enclosed is a brief history of the events that lead to Mexico’s declaration of independence on September 16, 1810.
The two-day event will feature a variety of Tejano, Conjunto, Tropical and Norteno bands that will bring the extraordinary sound of the accordion to life through various levels of rhythms and beats. The unique sound that is incorporated using different types of stringed, horned, and electronic instruments along with the vocal harmony of these colorful bands brings the heart and soul of Mexico to life on the stage at Fiesta Gardens.
This two day event will feature a variety of Tejano bands such as Gary Hobbs, The Hometown Boys, Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers, Los Dos Gilbertos, Joe Bravo, Augustine Ramirez, Yayo Castillo y Rumores band that will bring the extraordinary sound of the accordion to life through various levels of rhythms and beats so that may find yourself dancing to cumbias, boleros, rancheras, and many other dance styles that are popular with the performing bands. The unique sound of these various musical groups using different types of musical instruments along with vocal harmony of lead and backup singers brings the heart, soul and culture of
The ballet folklorico dancers with their colorful dance outfits will perform a medley of Mexican dances that have originated from various regions of
Along with the tradition festival food fare of hamburgers, Bar-B-Que brisket, hot spicy chicken wings, turkey legs, corn on the cob and other delights, there will also be many food booths specializing in festive foods and many different culinary delights from the Mexican and Mexican-American cultures. Food specialties like gorditas which are made from cornmeal, fried and then stuffed with fajitas, chicken, chicharones, beans and then topped with vegetables makes this unique delicacy a must try meal experience. Various tacos made with flour or corn tortillas and then topped with salsas of varying heat temperatures and other condiments will make your mouth water and have you craving for more.
For the kids, there will be many different game booths from ring toss, spin the wheel, milk bottle toss plus others along with moonwalks, and mechanical ride. Craft vendors will also be on site for your shopping pleasure.
This festival would not have been possible without the support from our sponsors who helped make this event a reality. This year our sponsors included: Para La Gente KTXZ AM 1560, Puro Norteno KOKE AM 1600, weekly newspaper Ahora Si and Estrella TV Ch. 24.2 and cable 605.
Fiesta Gardens is located at 1901 Bergman St. Coming south on I H 35 take the Cesar Chavez exit. Take a left on Cesar Chavez St. to Comal St., which will be your second traffic light. Take a right on Comal St. heading south for six blocks to the parking area located behind Martin Jr. High.
Heading north on I H 35 take the Cesar Chavez exit. Take a right on Cesar Chavez St. to Comal St., which will be your second Traffic light. Take a right on Comal St. heading south for six blocks to the parking area located behind Martin Jr. High.
For further information about this event contact the Diez y Seis hotline at 512-538-1351 or view or web-site at www.diezyseis.org or contact by email julius@diezyseis.org
