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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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Luminarias to light way for annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration on Dec. 12, 2024 in Flagstaff

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Photo of 2023 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2024

Procession to be held Dec. 11

FLAGSTAFF — Luminarias will once again light way for the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Flagstaff.

The Celebration begins on Wednesday, Dec. 11 when participants meet at 5 p.m. at San Francisco de Asis Church, 1600 E. Rt. 66 (Rt. 66 & Ponderosa Parkway), to ride a busy to the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the procession. Participants can also meet at the chapel at 224 S Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The procession will begin from the chapel to San Francisco de Asis Church at 5:30 p.m.

The procession will take a brief stop at the Flagstaff Fire Dept. Station 2, 1701 E. Ponderosa Parkway, for coffee and other drinks and sweets, and to watch a dance by Los Matachines de San Francisco de Asis before proceeding up to the church for another performance at 7 p.m. by Los Matachines, an Apparition Reenactment and the Consecration to the Virgin Mary. (There will be no Mass on the 11th).

A Mass will be held at 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, where participants will be greeted by the glow of more than 100 luminaries surrounding the chapel placed by members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, who will also present the breakfast in the church’s basement following the Mass.

The Rosary will be led by Las Guadalupanas,  followed by the Mañanitas Serenade to Our Lady of Guadalupe at 6:30 a.m., the bilingual Mass at 7 a.m.

Please click on the flyer or visit the Church’s website or facebook page for the latest information.

Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces met this past week to prepare the luminarias for the event. Please see more photos below.

Please see photos and stories of previous Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations:

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

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Photos by Frank X. Moraga / www.AmigosNAZ.com ©2024

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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Community gathers for traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration in Flagstaff

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Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2023 http://www.AmigosNAZ.com

FLAGSTAFF — More than 100 luminarias surrounded Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel as traditional music could be heard coming from inside during the annual Celebration Our Lady of Guadalupe held Dec. 12, 2023 in Flagstaff.

Participants to the Celebration met the previous evening at the chapel to take part in a procession to San Francisco de Asis Church on Route 66. After a scheduled brief stop at the Flagstaff Fire Dept.Station 2 for coffee and other drinks and sweets, participants walked up to the church watch a dance by Las Matachines de San Francisco de Asis, the Rosary (led by teens), a play and consecration to Mary.

At the celebration on Dec. 12 at the chapel, participants were greeted by the glow  luminaries surrounding the chapel. placed by members of  Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

The celebration included a Rosary, lead by Las Guadalupanas, followed by the presentation of Las Mañanitas, the Mass in English, with coffee, Mexican chocolate and pan dulce served in the church’s basement.

See photo slideshows and stories of previous Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations:

See 2023 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration photos below

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Record crowd of art students take part in ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ beginning art class on Feb. 6

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Students already register for next session on Friday, March 6 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cultural Center

Art students show off their completed works at the "Paint & Wine in the Pines" beginning art class held during Flagstaff First Friday Artwalk on Feb. 6, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. The event drew a record 21 art students. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2015
Art students show off their completed works at the “Paint & Wine in the Pines” beginning art class held during Flagstaff First Friday Artwalk on Feb. 6, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. The event drew a record 21 art students. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2015

Art students begin work on their projects.
Art students begin work on their projects.

Art instructor Vangie Rodriguez works on the art for the evening's class.
Art instructor Vangie Rodriguez works on the art for the evening’s class.

Art students are shown an example of the completed work by instructor Vangie Rodriguez during the art class.
Art students are shown an example of the completed work by instructor Vangie Rodriguez during the art class.

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Next ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ to be held on Feb. 6 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center

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Art in the Pines

Artist Vangie Rodriguez will lead you in painting Valentine’s Day art, above.

$25 gets you a 16×20 canvas, all art supplies. Class limited to the

first 20 students.

Bring your own beverage. Snacks provided.

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RSVPs also being taken for smaller DIY artwork, above, prepared and ready for painting. $12. paints not included.

Click here to RSVP, make payment for the art class or the DIY artwork

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Wishing You All a Very Happy and Joyous Holiday Season

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff was lit up with more than 250 luminaries prior to the early morning Mass on Dec. 12, 2014 during the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The luminaries were set up and lit by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2014

Wishing You All a Very Happy and Joyous Holiday Season

Nearly 400 luminarias were placed up the hill to St. Francis de Asis Catholic Church in Flagstaff on Dec. 11, 2014 during the opening of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The luminaries were set up and lit by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2014

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present an ‘Art Class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center’ on Oct. 3

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10-03-14 OLG Art ClassFlagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present an “Art Class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

Artist Vangie Rodriguez will lead you in painting sugar skulls on canvas for your wall or Día de Los Muertos altars.

$25 gets you a 16×20 canvas, all art supplies.

Bring your own beverage. Snacks provided.

Other artwork also available for sale

Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

Visit www.FlagstaffNuestrasRaices.org or send an email to contact@FlagstaffNuestrasRaices.org for more information.

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Flagstaff First Friday Art Walk returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on Sept. 5

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The Flagstaff First Friday Art Walk returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

Visit the basement and see works by local ceramic artists Alma Aispuro & Irene Dominguez, painters Vangie Rodriguez & Franklin Willis and photographer Lara Gabrielsen.

Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

Visit www.FlagstaffNuestrasRaices.org or send an email to contact@FlagstaffNuestrasRaices.org for more information.