Get ready for an adventurous taste of Mexican cuisine and traditions! We’re hosting our 5th annual Chile, Mole, Pozole (CMP) festival from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at the Plaza. CMP is a family-friendly event that celebrates Mexican Independence Day with traditional cuisine, salsa tasting, live music, dancing, and fun for the entire family.

This year’s festival will showcase performances from Aztec dance group Calpulli Tonalequeh, folklórico dance from Los Lupeños de San José and Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí, a theatrical performance from Teatro Visión de San José, mariachi and banda music, and more!

Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in art workshops and stroll through our Gallery to take in a visual arts exhibit put on in collaboration with Works / San José and Mosaic America. This is a community celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts you won’t want to miss.

Mexican Independence Day is observed on September 16 and celebrates the liberation from Spanish rule. The celebration has transcended across borders with Mexicans who now reside in the United States and maintain love for their motherland and interest to conserve their historical and cultural ties.