All over the world the Mariachi is recognized as a Mexican symbol. For over 30
years, the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association has worked to bring
Mexico to our area with the incredible talent of the Mariachi Cuidad de
Guadalajara. The Mariachi will once again grace the mainstage at this year’s
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Mariachi Cuidad de Guadalara welcomed Teresita, the
first female to join the nine-member group. Director, Antonio Ortiz Venegas
states, for us playing Mariachi music “is a source of pride, and we do it because
we love it”. We are sure you too will love the music and the celebration of 2023
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
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En todo el mundo el Mariachi es reconocido como un símbolo mexicano.
Durante más de 30 años, la Asociación de Ciudades Hermanas de Portland
Guadalajara ha trabajado para traer a México a nuestra área con el increíble
talento del Mariachi Cuidad de Guadalajara. El Mariachi volverá a adornar el
escenario principal en la Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo de este año. Mariachi Ciudad
de Guadalara dio la bienvenida a Teresita, la primera mujer en unirse al grupo
de nueve miembros. El director, Antonio Ortiz Venegas afirma que para nosotros
tocar música de mariachi "es motivo de orgullo, y lo hacemos porque nos
encanta". Estamos seguros de que a ti también te encantará la música y la
celebración de la Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo 2023.
This local Mexican folk dancing troupe fills the stage with stomping feet, spinning dresses, and costumes (each unique to a particular region of Mexico).
Catholic Mass with Mariachi City of Guadalajara
Sunday, May 7th, 2023 – 10:00 am
The community will be brought together through prayer at the Holy Mass in Spanish and in English on Sunday, May 7th at 10:00 am, assisted by the Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara and Oregon’s Premier Grupo Ballet Folklórico, Mexico en la Piel . Celebrate the mass with Rev. John G. Vlazny Archbishop Emeritus. The Mass will be held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the Main Tent, located at the south end of the park.
The Mariachi Mass provides a spiritual and cultural aspect to PGSCA ‘s Cinco de Mayo festival, where positive family values are emphasized and shared by the Hispanic community.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Mass, regardless of religious affiliation.
The community will gather to celebrate Holy Mass in Spanish and English on Sunday, May 7 at 10 am, assisted by the Mariachi ensemble from Guadalajara and the Ballet Folklorico group from Oregon, Mexico premiere at La Piel . Celebrate Mass with the Rev. John G. Vlazny, Archbishop Emeritus. Mass will take place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the main tent, located at the southern end of the park.
The Mariachi Mass offers a spiritual and cultural aspect to the Cinco de Mayo festival, where positive family values are shared by the Hispanic community.
Everyone is invited to attend Mass, regardless of religious affiliation.
Naturalization Ceremony
Friday, May 5th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
The annual Naturalization Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Tent of Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA), in partnership with the U.S. Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will honor our newest Americans, from up to 40 different countries. The ceremony will be conducted in English. Our new citizens are . The USCIS is responsible for the identification and recruitment of the candidates, and the ceremony will be followed by a PGSCA-sponsored reception.
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