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Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025

It’s a FIESTA at the beach!

Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus special food and beverages throughout the park.

¡Vamos a la playa!

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Event Schedule

11am-8pm Rides Open
11am, 11:45am, & 12:30pm Mariachi Santa Cruz on Pirate Ship Stage
1pm, 1:30pm, & 2pm Angeles Danzantes on Main Stage
5pm-6:30pm Rocio La Dama De La Cumbia on Main Stage
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Free Entertainment

Mariachi Santa Cruz

Mariachi Santa Cruz was founded by Omar Naranjo in 2009 in Santa Cruz, California. Throughout the years, Mariachi Santa Cruz has participated in numerous music festivals, concerts, parades, private events, and more. The ensemble consists of two trumpeters- Javier and Roy, two violinists- Jesus and Jorge, a guitarist- Marcos, a guitarron player- Alfonso, and a vihuela player- Omar. All ensemble members come from families who have played mariachi music for generations. It is through their ancestors that they have learned to share their passion and love for traditional mariachi music.
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Angeles Danzantes

Angeles Danzantes - Folklorico Dance Group

Angeles Danzantes is a youth folklorico dance group from Watsonville, CA. They dedicate their time honoring their heritage and culture through dance. Angeles Danzantes was founded over a year ago and have been expanding everyday. Their purpose and goal is to spread love and knowledge of dance to the local community.
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Rocio La Dama

Rocio La Dama De La Cumbia

Rocio La Dama de La Cumbia is composed of a combination of very talented musicians. Rocio was a member of the internationally successful group La Sonora Dinamita, which is responsible for popularizing cumbia music worldwide.

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