A family-oriented Fiesta event for a limited-income community benefited a variety of local artists from the West Side on Saturday.
Elizabeth Geronimo and granddaughter Aaliyah De Leon take a selfie with a giant piñata Saturday at Piñatas in the Barrio in Guadalupe Plaza.A family-oriented Fiesta event for a limited-income community benefited a variety of Westside artists Saturday, from dance groups and bands to small-businesses owners who craft handmade goods.
Piñatas of all sizes surrounded Guadalupe Plaza, each as colorful and festive as the next. Two piñatas, larger than even a tall adult, decorated the center stage, where crowds gathered to dance. “A lot of times, [artists] want to follow their passion, and a lot of times, they’re in need of funds to do that. And that’s what we’re trying, that’s our mission,” said Uriegas.
“I’m happy that there’s an opportunity to come out and do this, because a lot of places, it’s hard to get into, and this is myIrma Vargas, a Westside native, self-taught artist and business owner, holds one of her decorated Fiesta sombreros, which she said make great door decorations. Each product at her booth was handmade by her, including floral crowns, earrings, bracelets and piñatas on a stick.Piñatas in the Barrio is the only event Vargas attends during Fiesta.
Elizabeth Geronimo and granddaughter Aaliyah De Leon, both dressed in Fiesta fashion with colorful palettes and floral accessories, took a selfie near a giant piñata next to the main stage.
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