Fiestas Patrias
Saturday, September 13, 2025
12 - 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12 - 10 p.m.
Celebrate our local Hispanic and Latino communities on September 13 - 14, 2025 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
Sponsorship and donation opportunities
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Thank you for joining us! Last year's event information below.
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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!
Headline entertainment and 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.
*For additional entertainment and community performance details, please click here. Please note that event day timelines are subject to change.
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.
English-Spanish-Vietnamese
Download 2024 Fiestas Patrias event flyer
Thank you to our title level partners for supporting this event!
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.
Application |
Open dates |
Fee |
Parade | May 29, 2024 - August 20, 2024 | Free |
Food vendor | July 1, 2024 - August 9, 2024 | Santa Ana based organization ($650) Non-Santa Ana based organization ($1,000) Premier food location ($2,000) |
Exhibitor/vendor | July 1, 2024 - August 20, 2024 | Vendors & exhibitors ($500) Non-profit organization ($50/day) Downtown Santa Ana business ($75/day) |
Community performers | July 1, 2024 - August 20, 2024 | Free |