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Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana

Start:
Friday, August 21, 12:00 pm
End:
Sunday, August 23, 11:00 pm
Organizer:
City of Woodburn
Phone
(503) 980-2415
Location:
Legion Park, 1385 Park Avenue, Woodburn, 97071 + Google Map

Originally a commemoration of the city’s harvest, Woodburn’s Fiesta Mexicana began in 1963 as an expression of gratitude to the community’s farmworkers. The festival continues as a celebration of the wide variety of Mexican heritage claimed by local residents. Today, it attracts more than 30,000 visitors and features authentic Mexican cuisine, artisan vendors, informational booths and more. Past Fiesta Mexicana celebrations featured the annual parade, a highlight of the weekend, where local cultural organization leaders, first responders, and school staffers rode floats through downtown Woodburn and tossed candy to onlookers. The parade also features lowrider cars, charros on horseback, and multiple traditional dance groups that perform through the streets.

Performances include live music, dancing, cultural celebrations, and additional entertainment such as soccer and pickleball tournaments, Lucha Libre wrestling, and carnival rides.

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • Accessible parking