About Fiesta del Sol

Our 4th Annual Fiesta del Sol is a FREE two-day street festival celebrating the history, diverse cultures, andengagement of the people of San Diego. It is a fun,FAMILY-FRIENDLY, alcohol and tobacco free event focused oncreating positive change by empowering our communities.Given the success of our previous three years, the 2009Fiesta del Sol promises to be even better!

• Over 60,000 in attendance over 2 days
  
• Eleven college students of diverse backgrounds were recipients of the 1st annual Roger Cazares Scholarship Fund
• Six themed pavillions focused on Health, Education, Children, Civic Participation, Young Adults, and Arts and Culture
• Over 25 interactive activities for children & families
• Over 250 unpaid volunteers worked at the Fiesta del Sol
• Over 100 food, non-profit, and business booths

Fiesta del Sol in Chicago

Fiesta del Sol-San Diego is modeled after the Fiesta del Sol in Chicago, which has been organized by JOB’s sister organization, the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, for thirty-five years. The Chicago Fiesta del Sol draws over one million people, and is recognized as one of the four largest Latino street festivals in the United States. www.fiestadelsol.org