Heavy rains didn’t dampen spirit at 8th annual Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 12

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

FLAGSTAFF — Despite heavy afternoon monsoon rains, visitors continued to come by, dance, enjoy food, chat with vendors and listen to the music of Mariachi de Nuevo Mexico and Soul Persuasion during the 8th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” on Aug. 12 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff didn’t miss a step during the rainy day performance which drew upwards of 300 visitors.

This year’s Premier Sponsors are the Cococnino County Board of Supervisors and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC).

The event Saturday was followed by the traditional Mariachi Mass held on Sunday Aug. 13 at the church. Please see our slideshows for:

Musical performances

Click here for video on Mariachi de Neuvo Mexico

Click here for video dancing to Soul Persuasion 

 

Community

 

Mariachi Mass