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Because the descendants of the original Mexicans have been Americans for several generations, many of the fiestas, especially the nonreligious ones, are a mixture of Mexican and American cultures. They may attract participants from across the whole community. The religious fiestas are generally held by the congregation of the local church but in smaller communities may involve most of the citizens.

Most fiestas offer traditional Mexican food, Mexican music and dance, and may include traditional sporting events such as a '' Charrería '', or rodeo. The participants may dress in traditional Mexican dress, especially if the event is a community wide event.


FIESTAS


Fiestas Patrias'' (Mexican holidays)

  • '' Cinco De Mayo ''; Many places throughout the Southwest - May 5

  • ''Diez y Seis de Septiembre'' (Mexican Independence Day); Many places throughout the Southwest - September 16



Religious fiestas

  • ''Nuestra Señora de Dolores'', Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows - Friday before Good Friday

  • ''Semana Santa'', Holy Week - Easter week

  • ''Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe'', Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12



Community fiestas

  • Charro Days Fiesta; jointly in Brownsville, Texas, USA & Matamoras, Tamaulipas, Mexico - last week in February

  • Fiesta San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas - mid April "Fiesta Week"

  • ''La Fiesta de San Agustín'' (St. Augustine Festival); Tucson, Arizona - End of August (Celebrates the founding of Tucson—''Presidio de San Agustín del Tucsón''—as well as honoring the saint.)

  • La Fiesta de los Vaqueros; Tucson, Arizona - last weekend in February

  • Santa Fe Fiesta; Santa Fe, New Mexico - beginning of September



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