Fiestas Patrias

Saturday, September 14, 2024

12 - 11 p.m.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

12 - 10 p.m.

Fiestas Patrias is coming back to the Downtown Santa Ana Historic District on 4th Street!

Celebrate our local Hispanic and Latino communities on September 14-15, 2024 at Santa Ana’s very own Fiestas Patrias! Open to all, the free weekend-long festivities include a parade and street fair, live music, carnival rides and more – all commemorating Mexican independence and celebrating the various Latin American communities that reside throughout Orange County.

Festivities will include

• Street fair and vendors
• Live music entertainment
• Food and a beer garden
• Carnival rides
• Cultural exhibitors and more

Program schedule

Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Larry Hernandez

  • 9:15 p.m.

• Mariachi Los Reyes

  • 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

• Ezequiel Peña

  • 8 p.m.

• Marisol Terrazas

  • 6 p.m.

*Additional entertainment and community performance details coming soon. Please note that event day timelines are subject to change.

Parade and route information 

Sunday, September 15, 2024

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

El Grito de Independencia

Sunday, September 15, 2024

7 p.m.

On Sunday, September 15, the City of Santa Ana will host the ceremonial  El Grito de Independencia beginning at 7 p.m. on the festival's main stage. Mexico's official "El Grito" Ceremony is on September 15 and honors the traditional call to arms on the eve of Mexican Independence Day.  It is a synchronized call that dates back to 1810 and celebrates the anniversary of the fight for Mexican Independence.

Event layout, parking and street closures

Find information on day of parking and street traffic closures.

Beer Garden

Saturday, September 14, 2024

2 - 10 p.m.

Sunday, September 15 , 2024

2 - 9 p.m.

The 2024 Fiestas Patrias Beer Garden will be held at Plaza Calle Cuatro. Must purchase an admittance wristband and be 21+ years to enter. ID and age verifications at time of check-in for wristband redemption Located on E 4th Street and French St.

Applications

Thank you for your submissions. All applications are now closed and currently under review. For questions regarding your application status, please contact specialevents@santa-ana.org.