Mission Fiesta
September 4-5-6, 2009
Fiesta Theme: Fiesta Forecast: God Reigns
Every Labor Day Weekend it’s Fiesta time at San Gabriel Mission, a family-oriented celebration with religious, historical and cultural festivities, major prizes, international foods, entertainment, games, bingo and rides. The museum, gardens, and gift shop are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, with admission fee waived September 4-6. There is no fee at anytime to enter the gift shop.
Saturday, August 22, 2009: 5:30 PM Volunteers’ Mass & Coronation
Friday, September 4, 2009, 6 p.m. to Midnight
6 p.m. : Ringing of the Bells Ceremony at bell wall,
followed by Blessing of Fiesta grounds.
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 3 p.m. to Midnight
9 a.m.: Children & Pets’ Costume Contest on fiesta stage. More info…
11 a.m.: Blessing of the Animals near fiesta stage
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Re-enactors of History in Mission Gardens
4 p.m.: History Reception in museum patio. More info…
5 p.m.: Birthday Cake celebration near fiesta stage
Sunday, September 6, 2009, 2 p.m. to Midnight
9:30 a.m.: Founder’s Memorial Mass in old Mission Church
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Re-enactors of History in Mission Gardens
11:30 p.m.: Closing Ceremonies and Prize Drawings on fiesta stage.
The 2009 Fiesta
Over $11,000 Worth of Prizes
Live Entertainment — International Fine Foods — Fun Rides –
Games — Bingo — Major Awards — See Historical Sites
Visit the Mission Museum – Meet the Tongva Indians
Más de $11,000 en premios
Entretenimiento Vivo — Comida Internacional y rica — Paseos Divertidos –
Juegos — Bingo — Premios Mayores –
Visiten sitios históricos — Visite el museo de la Misión — Miren los Indígenas Tongvas de San Gabriel
History of the Fiesta
La Fiesta de San Gabriel celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the Mission San Gabriel Archangel. The fiesta has been held for many years on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend and marks the September 8, 1771 date when the mission was established. Mission San Gabriel is the fourth of the original 21 missions in California. The mission, museum, and grounds are designated as State of California Historical Landmark 158.
How to Get There
La Fiesta de San Gabriel is celebrated on the mission grounds at 428 S. Mission Drive in the city of San Gabriel. The mission is located about 1 1/2 miles north of the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10). Take the Del Mar Avenue exit, travel north almost 1 1/2 miles to Mission Road, turn left onto Mission Road and travel west 1/2 mile to mission’s parking lot. Parking also is available on nearby streets and parking lots indicated for Fiesta.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses and organizations that would like to advertise in the Fiesta Souvenir Program or on the Fiesta grounds should call the Mission Fiesta Office at 626-457-3034. Corporate sponsorships and promotional booths may be available. In-kind donations may be accepted. Program advertising must be submitted no later than July 20, 2009.
For more information:
Call the Mission Fiesta Office at 626-457-3034,
Fax: 626-282-5308
E-mail at aimfiesta@cs.com
Or write to us at:
La Fiesta de San Gabriel
San Gabriel Mission
428 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776