Join the free family fun at Pasadena’s 20th annual Latino Heritage Parade and festival on Saturday, October 13 sponsored by the City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department and the Latino Heritage

Fundraising Committee.  This year theme is honoring Latinos and Latinas in entertainment, celebrating their outstanding television, radio, film performances and accomplishments both in front and behind cameras.

Grand Marshals

Film – Coco

Carlos Moreno Jr.,  Blanca Soto, Denise Blasor, Daniel E. Mora, Dyana Ortelli, Jossara Jinaro, Blanca Araceli

Music

Ted Perlman, Pablo El Gordo Lobo

Radio

El Terrible (La Raza), Alex Mendoza (La Ranchera)

Comedy

Joe El Cholo

TV

Jim Francis Meza

Theatre | Singer

Tamara S. Rodriguez Mehl

Actor

Jerry Velasco

Fashion Stylist

Gina Ponce

Community Grand Marshal

Donaly Marquez

More than 2,000 participants and spectators are expected at this year’s event that begins with the parade at 10 a.m. immediately followed by a festival of cultural activities, food and dance at Villa-Parke. Join local school and community groups, elected officials and dignitaries, neighbors and friends for a cultural celebration.

The parade begins at Los Robles Avenue and Prescott Street, heads south on Los Robles and ends at the Villa-Parke Community Center. Street closures and temporary no parking zones on Prescott Street, Los Robles Avenue and Villa Street will be in effect according to posted restrictions. Street closures will be lifted as soon as the parade clears the area.

The festival and car show immediately follows the parade at Villa-Parke and features classic cars, live entertainment, dance performances, art exhibits, free, fun activities for children and tasty food for purchase.  For more information about the Latino Heritage Parade and Festival call (626) 744-6530.