Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade

It is fiesta time in Santa Ana again! This celebration salutes the independence of various Latin American countries as well as celebrating local residents representing those cultures. The Fiesta, which happens September 16-17 on Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard, includes a street fair, live music, carnival rides, cultural exhibitors, and food vendors. The popular parade, by the way, is held on the 17th from 3 pm-5 pm.