I already posted the pictures I took of our local elected officials at this Sunday’s Fiestas Patrias Parade (celebrating Mexican independence). But I also took a lot of other pictures – of the floats and other participants. I am posting them here.
If you don’t usually attend this parade I encourage you to do so. It is a lot of fun and a great look at the history and culture of Mexico.
Kudos to our Santa Ana Parks and Rec Agency Director Gerardo Mouet and his staff for once again putting on a great show!
Santa Ana Police at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeMartin Plasencia at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeNative dancers at the Fiestas Patrias Parade
Zumba float at the Fiestas Patrias Parade
April Ng at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeMinnie and Mickey Mouse at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeSanta Ana H.S. Band at the Fiestas Patrias ParadePitcher Erasmo Ramirez at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeApril Vega at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeWaiting to clean up at the Fiestas Patrias ParadeWaiting to clean up at the Fiestas Patrias Parade
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions.
When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Can tou believe this bloke , saying 200k people showed up for the festivel , laughable buddy