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Friday, May 18, 2012

Mariachi Festival in Calexico. 21st annual

Calexico--Mariachi music, delicious Mexican food, colorful arts and crafts and traditional Mexican clothing are part of the 21st annual Mariachi Festival in Calexico.
The weeklong event is taking place at the Calexico Cultural Art Center.
Organizers said it attracts hundreds of people from all over the region including residents from Los Angeles and San Diego.
If you think you're the best salsa maker then you should enter the salsa tasting contest on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Hildy Carillo, executive director of the Calexico Chamber of Commerce said the festival promotes the heritage of the community.
But if you think you can hold your liquor check out Friday's Tequila tasting.
If you're interested in attending, the weeklong event ends Saturday May 19th.
The festival wraps up with a mariachi concert at 5 p.m.

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