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.

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.

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.

See photos from previous Tardeadas and Mariachi Masses:

• 2023 — Heavy rains didn’t dampen spirit at 8th annual Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 12 Mass held Aug. 13
• 2022 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates its 7th annual Tardeada Festival, Mariachi Mass
• 2021 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 6th annual Summertime Tardeada
• 2019 —Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 5th annual Summertime Tardeada Festival
  • Summer Mariachi Mass returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
• 2017 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 4th annual Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church celebrates Mariachi Mass
• 2016 —Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 3rd annual ‘Summertime Tardeada’
  • Tardeada’s Mariachi Mass returns to Flagstaff
• 2015 — Record crowd attends 2nd annual ‘Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show’
  • Northern Arizona veteranos honored at Tardeada 2015
  • Car show adds shine to Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015
  • Desierto de Colores Ballet Folklorico de Holbrook a colorful addition to Tardeada 2015
  • Mariachi Sol Azteca & Compania de Danza Folklorica Arizona make successful return to Tardeada 2015
  • Community dances the day, night away to sounds of Grupo Fierro of Tucson at Tardeada 2015
  • Flagstaff celebrates Mariachi Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
• 2014 — Inaugural ‘Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show’ on June 28 draws larger than expected crowds
  • Mariachi Mass brings community together at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church