Boyle Heights Block Party and Mariachi Festival
Boyle Heights Block Party and Mariachi Festival Sunday, November 15, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. First Street (between Boyle Ave. and State St.) Celebrate the opening of the $898 million Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension. Featuring: Tierra, Quinto Sol, Domingo Siete, UmoVerde, Dirty Hands, Jahny Wallz, Mariachi Sol del Mexico, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Mariachi Mexicapan, Mariachi Voz de America, Mariachi Santa Cecelia and Mariachi Conservatory. Enjoy free giveaways, live entertainment, and informational resource booths.Bring your children and participate in a free kids corner with oversized bouncers, arts and crafts, Chivas USA soccer kick, and a rock climbing wall. Also featured will be a photo exhibit about the now-defunct Bracero Program and the men and women who participated in it.