Plaza Mexicana: Visit the Mexican Cultural Tent for ongoing workshops, exhibits and
Demonstration.
11:00-11:45 Mariachi los Gallos: Mariachi music from the Mexican state of Jalisco is one of the most exciting and enchanting of musical ensembles. (Watch them lead the Opening Children’s parade at 10:00 am and perform at the Amphitheater.)
12:30 Piñata Party: Come to an authentic Mexican piñata party. (Repeated at 2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 pm)
12:45-1:15 Native American Cultural Presentation: Eastern Cherokee Austin Warner, performing arts director of the Chemawa Indian School, hosts pow wow-style drummers, dancers and singers. (Next performance at the amphitheater at 2:30 pm)
1:15-2:15 Bossa Luna: This trio is composed of Tito Amata (vocals, guitars, and various folkloric instruments), Jessica Zapata (percussion), and Dan Webb Howard (guitar). Currently, the trio’s focus is sharing songs from Mexico’s rich cultural tradition, especially classics from less commercialized genres such as son jarocho, huapango and Mexican boleros.
3:00-3:30 Danza Azteca: This traditional Aztec dance circle was established with the mission of continuing traditions, ceremonies, education and culture related to their Mexican indigenous roots. The ceremony starts with asking permission of the four directions of the Universe (East, West, North, South), and Center, Above and Below. The Azteca salute the four essential elements: Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth. This dynamic performance is shared by many tribes across the Americas. At the close of the ceremony, they close again to the four directions thanking them for their way of life and honoring their ancestors.
3:30-4:30 Charros: Mexican cowboys known as Charros have a traditional flashy style of horse riding, lassoing and dressing. These activities are a national sport in Mexico. (Visit the Charros’ booth where they share their traditions through photographs, attire, saddles and demonstrations)
Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico: Ballet Folklorico is Mexican folk dancing that is passed down from generation to generation to preserve its traditions. Clackamas-based Alma de Mexico performs these colorful dances representing several states.
5:15-5:30 Chinelos de Morelos: With origins in pre-Hispanic rituals, Chinelos has evolved into a colorful spectacle of costumed, masked and flag-carrying performers who parade with a distinctive shuffle and jump steps. Orgollo Morelense Cemiac presents this dance performance originating from the Mexican state of Morelos.
7:00-8:15 Let’s Dance! Elias and Roxanna Villegas invite you to enjoy the most popular Latin dance in the world. Watch a salsa demonstration and learn basic salsa dance steps. Everyone in the family is welcome. Come and experience the joy of salsa dancing.
Sunday, June 26
Plaza Mexicana: Visit the Mexican Cultural Tent for ongoing workshops, exhibits and demonstrations.
11:30-12:00 Danza Azteca: A traditional Aztec dance circle, with the mission of continuing traditions, ceremonies, education and culture related to Mexican indigenous roots. (See description, Saturday 3:00 pm.)
12:30 Piñata Party: Come to an authentic Mexican Piñata Party. (Repeated at 2:30 and 4:30 pm.)
1:00-2:00 Mariachi los Gallos: Mariachi music from the Mexican state of Jalisco is one of the most exciting and enchanting of musical ensembles. (Watch them lead the Parade of Nations at 4:00 pm.)
3:00-3:45 Ballet Papalotl: Papalotl is the word for butterfly in the ancient Aztec language. This youthful and talented dance company is well known and recognized for respecting the authentic traditional folk dances and cultures of México. They perform and provide cultural information on several states and regions of Mexico: Nuevo Leon, Yucatan, Veracruz, Michoacan, indigen dances, Nayarit, Guadalajara, Baja California Sur, Huasteca regions (Tamaulipas, Hidalgo), Guerrero, Sinaloa, and other traditional dances. Dr. Kenya Hyde-Márquez is the artistic Director.
4:00 Parade of Nations: The parade originates at the World Showcase and proceeds through the festival grounds to the amphitheater.
5:00-5:45 Native American Cultural Presentation: Eastern Cherokee Austin Warner, performing arts director of the Chemawa Indian School, hosts powwow-style drummers, dancers and singers.
12:30 Piñata Party: Come to an authentic Mexican piñata party. (Repeated at 2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 pm)
1:15-2:15 Bossa Luna: This trio is composed of Tito Amata (vocals, guitars, and various folkloric instruments), Jessica Zapata (percussion), and Dan Webb Howard (guitar). Currently, the trio’s focus is sharing songs from Mexico’s rich cultural tradition, especially classics from less commercialized genres such as son jarocho, huapango and Mexican boleros.
3:00-3:30 Danza Azteca: This traditional Aztec dance circle was established with the mission of continuing traditions, ceremonies, education and culture related to their Mexican indigenous roots. The ceremony starts with asking permission of the four directions of the Universe (East, West, North, South), and Center, Above and Below. The Azteca salute the four essential elements: Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth. This dynamic performance is shared by many tribes across the Americas. At the close of the ceremony, they close again to the four directions thanking them for their way of life and honoring their ancestors. 
5:15-5:30 Chinelos de Morelos: With origins in pre-Hispanic rituals, Chinelos has evolved into a colorful spectacle of costumed, masked and flag-carrying performers who parade with a distinctive shuffle and jump steps. Orgollo Morelense Cemiac presents this dance performance originating from the Mexican state of Morelos. 
Plaza Mexicana: Visit the Mexican Cultural Tent for ongoing workshops, exhibits and demonstrations. 
3:00-3:45 Ballet Papalotl: Papalotl is the word for butterfly in the ancient Aztec language. This youthful and talented dance company is well known and recognized for respecting the authentic traditional folk dances and cultures of México. They perform and provide cultural information on several states and regions of Mexico: Nuevo Leon, Yucatan, Veracruz, Michoacan, indigen dances, Nayarit, Guadalajara, Baja California Sur, Huasteca regions (Tamaulipas, Hidalgo), Guerrero, Sinaloa, and other traditional dances. Dr. Kenya Hyde-Márquez is the artistic Director. 
4:00 Parade of Nations: The parade originates at the World Showcase and proceeds through the festival grounds to the amphitheater. 