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Todos Unidos: 3rd Annual Amigo Fest returns to Mendota · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Todos Unidas third annual Amigo Fest returns to Mendota. Written by Matthias
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  Werner This article is being read by an automated voice, brought to
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  you by Everlett. Reimagine Mendoza and the Hispanic Partnership Council are inviting
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  the community to come together for the cultural celebration of Amigo
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  Fest All united, todos unidos. The third annual Amigo Fest will feature
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  live music, dancing, food, cultural activities, and family-friendly entertainment from 4:10 p.m.
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  On Saturday, September 19th, on Illinois Avenue in downtown Mendota. Amigo
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  Fest is about bringing our community together and celebrating the cultures, traditions,
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  and people who make Mendota home, event organizers said in a news
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  release. The theme All United, Todos Unidos, reflects what we hope people
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  experience that evening. Neighbors coming together to enjoy great food, music, activities,
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  and each other. Amigo Fest was developed after Mendota residents shared interest
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  in having more events that celebrate the city's history and cultures, according
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  to the release. With nearly 40 of Mendota residents being Hispanic, Amigo
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  Fest is an opportunity to unite the community. The event will begin
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  with a flag procession and community program at 4.30 p.m. Featuring national
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  anthems performed by the Mendota High School Choir and a performance by
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  Ballet Folklorico decolores. Live music and dancing will continue throughout the evening,
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  according to the release, with Big Ooproor performing from 6 8 p.m,
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  followed by fifth elements from 8 10 p.m. Food trucks will be
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  present from 4.10 pm offering a variety of food and treats for
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  attendees according to the release. Grateful Grub, La Esquinita de Oro Acet
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  Cream, Rotary Salinas Mexican food, Tacos Cuitos, and Tacos Guzmán will be
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  available options at the
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  event Families can enjoy activities throughout the evening, according to the release,
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  including Loteria at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m, a cakewalk
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  at 5 15 pm, mechanical bull riding from 6 30 to 9
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  pm, musical chairs at 7 and 8 p.m, bounce houses of 5050ths
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  drawing, raffles and plenty of family activities. Admission to the event is
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  free, according to the release. Seating will be limited and attendees are
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  encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Sponsorships for Amigo Fest are still available,
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  according to a statement. From Reimagine Mendota. Title sponsorships are available for
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  500, and activity sponsorships are available for 250. The mechanical
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  bull riding and musical chairs event are still available for activity sponsorships,
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  according to the statement. Organizations are encouraged to set up a booth
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  from 4 9 p.m. And have engaging activities for youth and families.
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  Booths will be set up on Illinois Avenue between the band stage
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  and food trucks. Organizations are encouraged to bring candy and or prizes.
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  There are also multiple opportunities for volunteering still available, according to the
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  statement. Multiple shifts for setting up and cleaning up the event, serving
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  alcohol, activity assistants, and manning gates can be inquired about by contacting
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  reimaginamendota at gmail.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Reimagine
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  Mendota and the Mendota Pavilion on Main Fundraiser, supporting continued efforts to
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  revitalize and create gathering spaces in the community.