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Fiesta Alameda Celebrates Latin Community on November 4

Popular free event returns with music, dance, arts and crafts, food, and drinks

Eat, drink, dance, play, and enjoy amazing views of San Francisco at Fiesta Alameda 2023, a free one-day festival celebrating Latin culture November 4, noon to 5 p.m. at RADIUM Runway, Alameda Point Taxiway, 2149 Ferry Point.

Alameda Post - the poster for the 2023 Fiesta Alameda
Event poster featuring Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro. Image West End Arts District.

The crowd will be jumping to the beats of regional Latin performers at the event, sponsored by West End Arts District. The festival’s music lineup features:

  • 12:30 p.m.: Mio Flores SalSazz AllStars.
  • 1:30 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro.
  • 2:00 p.m.: Namorados da Lua.
  • 3:00 p.m.: Chavalos Danzas por Nicaragua.
  • 3:30 p.m.: Julio Bravo y Su Orquesta Sal.

Plus, DJ Rockin’ Raul Castro will keep dancers flowing between sets.

Alameda Post - the stage, performers, and attendees of the 2022 Fiesta Alameda

Alameda Post - attendees from the 2022 Fiesta Alameda
Attendees enjoyed live bands, food trucks, artist booths, and activities at the inaugural Fiesta Alameda event at Alameda Point taxiway, produced by West End Arts Dictrict in partnership with City of Alameda. Photos City of Alameda.

And what’s a festival without a great bar? Fiesta Alameda 2023 features wines from Building 43 Winery, craft brews from Latino-owned Del Cielo Brewery, Micheladas courtesy of Modelo and CA Draft Tech, plus margaritas and more mixed with award-winning tequilas Olmeca Altos and Código 1530. Discounted drink packages are now available until October 21.

At the kids’ crafting zone, sponsored by Michael Lane Homes, kids of all ages will be getting crafty and creative, while learning more about the flags and geography of Latin and Central America.

RSVP online (free but not required) to be automatically entered into a raffle to win Fiesta Alameda T-shirts. Five winners will be drawn and announced at the festival. Get more festival info, drink tickets, vendor applications and more online at West End Arts District’s Fiesta Alameda web page.

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