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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 to celebrate 9th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 10. Followed by traditional Mariachi Mass on Aug. 11

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Mariachi Rubor Femenil, 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. 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 9th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 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.

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 Rubor Femenil from Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaffand dance music by Soul Persuasion 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. 11, 2024 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.