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Saguaro National Park
Third Annual Fiesta de Saguaro
Fiesta de Saguaro
Image courtesy of williams
Third Annual Fiesta de Saguaro
Saturday, March 7 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saguaro National Park
Rincon Mountain District (East)
3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-5153

Celebrate the Hispanic heritage of this area through song, dance, crafts, and food. Traditional Mariachi music and Folklorico dancers will perform. Artists will share their traditional craft skills, with items for sale. Guest speakers will share stories and the rich history of the Rincon and Tanque Verde valleys. A children's activity area will involve children in traditional Mexican crafts and pinata breaking. Traditional Mexican food will be available for purchase.
Javelina  

Did You Know?
Javelinas are able to eat spiny prickly pear pads with no obvious harm to their mouths, stomachs or intestinal tracts. Javelinas are not true pigs, they are peccaries, which are native to the America’s.

Last Updated: October 13, 2008 at 16:51 EST