Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

Annual Cristo Rey Fiesta slated Memorial Day weekend

By RAUL GARCIA JR | Lansing News Wire

Fiesta 2024’ will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, 25, and 26, 2024 on the church grounds.

“Fiesta 2024 will continue to feature authentic Mexican cuisine, the best traditional music and dance performances, and our “MERCADO” (marketplace) which offers traditional costumes, arts and crafts from the various Latin American countries represented in our community,” said Guillermo Z. López, Cristo Rey Fiesta Director.

“Additionally, as we have done in the past few years, we will continue the tradition of honoring the memory of our fallen heroes and to salute those who have served our military and those who are serving in public safety. This special ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 26th,” Lopez said.

This Fiesta is the largest Latino festival in Mid-Michigan, attracting thousands of people to this three-day event.

ABOUT CRISTO REY CHURCH FIESTA

Since 1979, the Cristo Rey Church Fiesta has been the first major festival of the year in Mid-Michigan and the major fundraiser for the church. While our Fiesta serves to strengthen our community’s identity, it also serves the Greater Lansing Community by showcasing the area’s rich cultural diversity.

By Raul Garcia

Raul Garcia Jr. is a Mexican American award winning multimedia journalist for The Lansing News Wire, and is currently the editor. Among other posts, he has been the general assignment reporter for daily, weekly and monthly news publications. His work has been picked up by the Associated Press. His news coverage ranges from investigative reporting, community news, local politics, high school, college and professional sports.

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