Saturday, September 13, 2025
12 - 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12 - 10 p.m.
Celebrate our local Hispanic and Latino communities on September 13 - 14, 2025 at Santa Ana’s very own Fiestas Patrias! Open to all, the free weekend-long festivities include a parade and street fair, live music, carnival rides and more – all commemorating Mexican independence and celebrating the various Latin American communities that reside throughout Orange County.
Festivities will include
- Street fair and vendors
- Live music entertainment
- Food and a beer garden
- Carnival rides
- Cultural exhibitors and more
El Grito de Independencia
Saturday, September 14, 2025
7 p.m.
On Sunday, September 14, the City of Santa Ana will host the ceremonial El Grito de Independencia beginning at 7 p.m. on the festival's main stage. Mexico's official "El Grito" Ceremony is on September 15 and honors the traditional call to arms on the eve of Mexican Independence Day. It is a synchronized call that dates back to 1810 and celebrates the anniversary of the fight for Mexican Independence.
Applications
For questions regarding your application status, please contact specialevents@santa-ana.org.
Application |
Open dates |
Fee |
| Parade | May 28, 2025 - August 7, 2025 | Free |
| Food vendor | TBA | Santa Ana based organization ($650) Non-Santa Ana based organization ($1,000) Premier food location ($2,000) |
| Exhibitor/vendor | TBA | Vendors & exhibitors ($500) Non-profit organization ($50/day) Downtown Santa Ana business ($75/day) |
| Community performers | TBA | Free |
Thank you to our title level partners for supporting this event!
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