Amarillo—
Be the Peace You Wish to See in Our Community is the theme of the 39th annual Las Fiestas de Amarillo. This year’s celebration will take place Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 on the grounds of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 1210 SE 11th Ave. Activities will begin with a parade on July 20 at 11:00am. The parade will begin at 17th and Arthur and ends in front of the church at the corner of 11th and Houston.
Gates for the Fiestas will open at noon both days. There will be food booths featuring Mexican food and other food items that have made Las Fiestas famous.
There will be beverages for all ages, game booths for the kids, a silent auction and live entertainment, featuring
Caballos del Norte on the final evening of Las Fiestas.
Once again this year, there will be a drawing in conjunction with Las Fiestas de Amarillo, with the top prize of a $5,000 VISA Gift Card. Second, third, fourth and fifth prizes are $250 VISA Gift Cards. Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the parish office at 1210 SE 11th Ave. during regular business hours or after weekend Masses at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The drawing will take place the evening of July 21.
Admission to Las Fiestas de Amarillo is free for those 12 and under both days. Admission is free on July 20 until 5:00pm; admission after 5:00 is $5.00 per person. On July 21, admission is free until 4:00pm; from 4:00 to 7:00, admission is $5.00 per person. After 7:00, admission is $10.00 per person.
Proceeds from the annual event will go toward the needs of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
“We appreciate the support that has been given to our annual Fiestas and we invite everyone to join us again this year,” said Father José Gómez, pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
For additional information about Las Fiestas de Amarillo, please call Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 372-1128.