The annual Fiestas Patrias celebration continues here in Lubbock on Saturday, September 17 at Buddy Holly Park.
The free event kicks off at noon and will end at 9:00 p.m.
Participants can enjoy food booths, music from local bands, Mariachis, and Ballet Folklorico.
Buddy Holly Park is located at 2525 Cesar E. Chavez Drive.
Fiestas Patrias is a celebration that exists as a remembrance of Mexico’s Independence from Spain. This type of celebration has brought the awareness to the general public of the battle of freedom that was won for the Mexican-Mestizo culture.
Fiestas del Llano, Inc. has sponsored Fiestas Patrias for 28 years in various venues of celebrations.
Several other events were held Thursday and Friday as part of the celebration.