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Thanks for making 10th annual Summertime Tardeada a success!

September 6, 2025 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

Gracias Flagstaff,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended our 10th annual Summertime Tardeada on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 and made it a great success.

A special thanks to our supporters and sponsors who made this annual community event possible: Premier Sponsors Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 1 Patrice Hortsman and District 2 Jeronimo Vasquez, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), Flagstaff Findlay Toyota, Lozano Flagstaff Mortuary, Mike and Ronda’s The Place, San Francisco de Asis Catholic Parish, along with sponsors AmigosNAZ, Beaver Street Brewery, Dale E. Crick Purple Heart Chapter No. 793, DeLaney @ Atelier Salon, Doherty Distribution — Mission Tortillas, Daniel Duran Family, Flagstaff Christian Fellowship, Guadalupanas, La Fonda Restaurant, Nackard Pepsi, Nestlé Purina, Norvel Owens Mortuary, Papa Charlie’s Heating and Cooling, Sportsman’s Bar & Grill, Sam’s Club and Walmart — Flagstaff West.

Also, thank you to this special community who helped break down tents, move tables and chairs at the end of this event.

Finally, a thank you to Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member Armando Gonzalez for organizing our presentation honoring all our veterans. Very much appreciated.

— From the board members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 10th annual Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 9

September 1, 2025 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff entertains the growing crowd with a variety of dance performances. Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2025 http://www.AmigosNAZ.com

New Destiny energizes the crowd at the Tardeada.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member and U.S. Army veteran Armando Gonzales leads assembled veterans in a salute during the playing of taps by a member of Mariachi Rubor. Photo by Patricia Garcia.

Classic car owners brought their rides to the 10th annual Tardeada.

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FLAGSTAFF — A record-breaking crowd of more than 450 took part in the 10th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” held on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

The free event, which celebrates Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history, was headlined with the return of popular all-female Mariachi Rubor, with other entertainment including opening music by Cumbre, the ever energetic Ballet Folkloroco de Colores — Flagstaff and closing dance music by New Destiny.

In between the entertainment, the event included the traditional all veterans group photo, the Dale E. Crick Purple Heart Chapter No.793 truck display, new additions to the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces Hispanic veterans banner display; a car show, arts & crafts booths, raffles and of course tasty Mexican and other food.

New this year were family games including the chancla/slipper toss for gift cards, and the Flagstaff Police Dept.’s booth and display where young people had the chance to learn about the workings of a police cruiser.

Premier Sponsors this year include the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (including District 1 Supervisor Patrice Horstman and District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez), the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), Flagstaff Findlay Toyota, Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary, Mike and Rhonda’s The Place, San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with a variety of supporting sponsors listed below. Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces members thanked all the sponsors for making this annual event possible.

Fund raised during the event go to the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.

The weekend festivities concluded with a Mariachi Mass held on Sunday, Aug. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

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Sponsorships still available for Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

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Veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo. Sponsorships are still available and most appreciated.

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its 10th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The event is FREE, open to the public and has drawn upwards of 400 visitors in past years. Sponsorships are available and most appreciated.

Entertainment for this year includes the opening music of Cumbre, followed by a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff, the return of the popular all-female Mariachi Rubor, with closing dance music by New Destiny.

What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history.

The festival’s goal is to celebrate the legacy of Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits.

All veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo.

A raffle. Mexican and regular barbeque food will be sold as a fundraiser for the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is a significant historic site because it was the pride and centerpiece of the Hispanic community when it was built in the late 1920s by Flagstaff Hispanic pioneer families, who had strong bonds to the church.

So for locals and visitors, escape triple-digit temperatures in the rest of the state, bring your lawn chairs and canopies and enjoy the cooler mountain breezes of Northern Arizona.

As part of the weekend celebration, a Mariachi Mass will be held Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

The public is invited to both events. Visit www.flagstaffnuestrasraices.org or send an email to president@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org or info@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org for more information.

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Thanks for making 9th annual Summertime Tardeada a success!

August 17, 2024 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

Gracias Flagstaff,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended our annual Summertime Tardeada on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 and made it a great success.

A special thanks to our supporters and sponsors who made this annual community event possible: Premier Sponsors Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 2 Jeronimo Vasquez, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and San Francisco de Asis Catholic Parish, along with sponsors AmigosNAZ, Barbara Arnold, Beaver Street Brewery, Dale Crick Purple Heart Chapter No. 793, Doherty Distribution — Mission Tortillas, Daniel Duran Family, Flagstaff Christian Fellowship, Flagstaff Findlay Toyota, Guadalupanas, La Fonda Restaurant, Lozano Mortuary, Mama B’s, Mike and Ronda’s The Place, Nackard Pepsi, Nestlé Purina, Norvel Owens Mortuary, Papa Ray’s Heating and Cooling and Walmart — Flagstaff East & West.

Also, thank you to this special community who helped break down tents, move tables and chairs at the end of this event.

Finally, a thank you to Armando Gonzalez for participating in our presentation honoring all our veterans. Very much appreciated.

— From the board members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 9th annual Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 10 and Mariachi Mass on Aug. 11

August 17, 2024 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

FLAGSTAFF — Threatening skies didn’t keep the crowd away when Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated its 9th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” on Aug. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Nearly 400 visitors had the opportunity to enjoy the celebration with performances by the all-female Mariachi Rubor Femenil from Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff, with dance music by Soul Persuasion from Phoenix.

Mariachi Rubor Femenil will be performing again in Flagstaff during the upcoming Celebraciones de la Gente Oct. 26, 27 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

The Tardeada concluded promptly at 7 p.m. with a nearby lighting strike at the end of the Soul Persuasion performance. The Tardeada also included the annual Veterans recognition, games for adults and children, food and the return a classic car show.

This year’s Premier Sponsors were the Cococnino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC). and San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with the support of a number of community groups.

Click here or on photo above to see more 2024 Tardeada and Mariachi Mass photos on www.AmigosNAZ.com

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to celebrate 8th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 12, 2023

July 27, 2023 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

Mariachi de Nuevo Mexico, Soul Persuasion and Ballet Folklorico de Colores— Flagstaff to headline FREE event. Veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its 8th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The event is FREE, open to the public and has drawn upwards of 400 visitors in past years. This year’s Premier Sponsors are the Cococnino County Board of Supervisors and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC).

What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history.

The festival’s goal is to celebrate the legacy of Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits. All veterans are encouraged to to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo.

The entertainment stage will feature Mariachi de Nuevo Mexico from Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff and dance music to conclude the celebration from Soul Persuasion from Phoenix.

A raffle. Mexican and regular barbeque food will be sold as a fundraiser for the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.

So for locals and visitors, escape triple-digit temperatures in the rest of the state, bring your lawn chairs and canopies and enjoy the cooler mountain breezes of Northern Arizona.

A Mariachi Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

The public is invited to both events. Visit www.flagstaffnuestrasraices.org or send an email to president@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org or info@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org for more information.

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates its 2022 Tardeada Festival, Mariachi Mass

August 25, 2022 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

Veterans honored for their service by visitors who also enjoyed a mild Summer day featuring mariachi music, folklorico performance, dancing, Mexican food and more.

Members of Ballet Folklorico de Colores Flagstaff, above, entertain the crowd at the seventh annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / http://www.AmigosNAZ.com ©2022

El Mariachi Tapatio de Tucson kicked off the Tardeada Festival.

More than 42 area veterans were honored at the 2022 Tardeada Festival.
Photo courtesy of Esteban Villarreal. ©2022

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces honored the region’s Hispanic roots by celebrating the seventh annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church south of downtown Flagstaff

The free event drew more than 250 people with the entertainment stage featuring El Mariachi Tapatio de Tucson, dance music by La Banda Las Catrinas from Tucson, Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff.

The highlight of the event included the presentation of certificates honoring the service of all veterans who attended the celebration.

What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors was the premier sponsor, supported by the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC).

During the event, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces thanked all sponsors, individuals and organizations that contributed to the successful event (see full list below).

Following the Tardeada, a Mass, with a musical performance, was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, followed by a menudo/posole breakfast.

The church is a significant historic site because it was the pride and centerpiece of the Hispanic community when it was built in the late 1920s by Flagstaff Hispanic pioneer families, who had strong bonds to the church.

Visit www.flagstaffnuestrasraices.org or send an email to president@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org or info@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org for more information.

Members El Mariachi Tapatio de Tucson perform at the Mariachi Mass on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. ©2022

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Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada returns on Aug. 20

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates return of 2019 Summertime Tardeada Festival

July 1, 2019 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

**Local community favorite Mariachi Sol Azteca from Tucson performs at the 2019 Summertime Tardeada Festival at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ.com**

Click on photo above to see slideshow from the 2019 Summertime Tardeada at www.AmigosNAZ.com

FLAGSTAFF — Temperatures in the mid-80s could not deter community members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces as the region celebrated the return the Summertime Tardeada Festival at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff.

More than 200 people attended the celebration, which included music by community favorite Mariachi Sol Azteca, along with newcomer to the festival, Mariachi Tradicíon de México, both from Tucson.

Mariachi Sol Azteca has now performed in all five of the Summertime Tardeadas in Flagstaff, and is a fan favorite at the annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

The Summertime Tardeada took last year off due to the unexpected death of 2018 Nuestras Raíces President Cristina Anaya and long-time Nuestras Raíces supporter and World War II veteran Tomas Vega.

In memory of Cristina Anaya, the mariachi group performed one of her favorite songs, a performance that deeply touched her family.

The celebration also included the annual recognition and group photo of veterans, who were all awarded with certificates in honor of their service. Nearly a dozen family and vendor booths surrounded the newly upgraded parking lot in an event that also featured traditional Mexican food, a raffle and a spirited performance by Ballet Folkorico de Colores — Flagstaff.

Veterans were also invited to have their individual portrait taken at the event so they can be included in future recognition banners created by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces. Veterans and family members are also encouraged to send photos of local service members via email at president@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Coconino County Supervisors: Liz Archuleta,

District 2 Art Babbott,

District 1 Jim Parks, District 4

Arizona Public Service (APS)

AZ Team Flag / Domino’s Pizza

Coconino Community College ALAS Club

Dennis Chavez

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)

Greenlaw Barber Shop (Richard Coroma)

La Fonda Mexican Restaurant

Lamp Post Hair Salon

Pablo Lopez III & Eusebio Lopez

Lozano Enterprizes Inc.

Mike and Rhonda’s — The Place (Missy)

Military Order of the Purple Heart Dale Crick Chapter 793

Mission Foods

Nestlé Purina

Safeway on Cedar Avenue

San Francisco de Asis Parish

Walmart Westside

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Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada returns June 29, 2019

March 10, 2019 flagstaffnuestrasraices Leave a comment

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend to the return of the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The event is free and has drawn upwards of 400 visitors in past years.

What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history.

The festival’s goal is to celebrate the legacy of Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits.

The Tardeada will feature mariachi and folklorico performances, a tribute to Hispanic veterans in the region, a raffle and Mexican and regular barbecue food sold as a fundraiser.

So escape the triple-digit temperature in most of Arizona, bring your chairs and canopies and enjoy the cooler mountain breezes of Northern Arizona.

More details to come…

To participate as a vendor or sponsor, please send an email to Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces President Delia Munoz at president@flagstaffnuestrasraices.org

Click on photo below to view photos of 2017 Tardeada celebration