Fiesta
Days in Sterling, Illinois began in the 1940s to celebrate Mexico's Independence
Day. The Mexican Fiesta in Sterling and Rock Falls every September honors
the Latin American heritage brought to the Midwest by generations of
immigrants. Each 16 of September in Mexico, at the stroke of midnight, the president, governors and mayors re-enact the Grito
de Dolores, the Call for Independence first proclaimed by Padre
Miguel Hidalgo in 1810. See more on the Folklórico,
Fiesta 2001 , LASC and
Quinceañera sub-pages.
"Adelante"
Latino Mural includes a "Fiesta" panel
showing the early years
of Sterling's annual celebration. Today, the festivities last an entire week,
and include a public parade that winds its way through the "Twin
Cities" of Sterling and Rock Falls. Marchers cross the
bridge spanning the Rock River to visit both towns. A cultural night,
fund-raising events, and closing ceremonies at the Fiesta dinner-dance round
out the seasonal activities.
Click small
images to view closeups....Visit FIESTA 2001
FIESTA PARADE:
Schools, Folkloric Groups & Families
FIESTA
PARADE: Community & government leaders
NOCHE CULTURAL: Music & Dance Performance
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