{"id":10492,"date":"2024-12-11T15:26:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=10492"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:26:40","slug":"mexicantowns-10th-annual-southwest-holiday-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/11\/mexicantowns-10th-annual-southwest-holiday-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexicantown’s 10th Annual Southwest Holiday Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Detroit: Join the Matrix Theatre Company<\/em> on Saturday, December 14, 2024, for an unforgettable day of holiday cheer as we celebrate the 10th Annual Southwest Holiday Fest!<\/em> This year\u2019s event is packed with exciting activities, delicious treats, and live entertainment across several community locations. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit for a magical day in Southwest Detroit! (Bagley\/Vernor Between 16th and 24th<\/sup>)<\/p>\n

All-Day Fun for Everyone<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 PM \u2013 4:30 PM at Plaza del Sol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cookie Decorating, Face Painting & Christmas Crafts
\nPhotos with \u201cPanco Claus\u201d
\nPetting Zoo<\/p>\n

1 PM \u2013 5 PM<\/strong>
\nWe the People<\/strong>: Clothing Drive & Snacks
\nRoberto Clemente<\/strong>: Letters to Santa & Snacks
\n1 PM \u2013 6 PM at Mexicantown CDC Mercado<\/strong><\/p>\n

Local Vendors
\nHorse and Carriage Rides between Mexicantown CDC Mercado and La Colmena
\nHubbard\/Richard Neighborhood Association<\/strong>
\nMarshmallow & Chestnut Roasting
\nLive Entertainment Schedule<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Matrix Theatre Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 PM & 2:30 PM<\/strong>:\u00a0Flying Cardboard Theatre Presents: “Snow Business Like Snow Business”<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 A modern Punch tale filled with laughs and holiday spirit. (30 minutes)
\n1:30 PM \u2013 2:30 PM<\/strong>: Matrix Playback Troupe<\/p>\n

Mexicantown CDC Mercado<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 PM & 4 PM<\/strong>: \u201cPi\u00f1ata Fiesta\u201d
\n4 PM \u2013 6 PM<\/strong>: Live Music by Urban Tropical Band featuring Alina Mor
\n6 PM<\/strong>: Tree Lighting Ceremony
\nCorpus Art Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 PM \u2013 6 PM<\/strong>: Painting Party & Pi\u00f1ata
\nPlaza del Sol<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 PM<\/strong>: Posada Procession kicks off at Plaza del Sol
\nMake This Holiday Season Special!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride, roasting marshmallows, shopping for unique gifts, or dancing to live music, Southwest Holiday Fest 2024 has something for everyone. Come together with the community to celebrate the season and create lasting memories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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