237th
Annual La Fiesta de San Gabriel 2008
(Schedule
subject to change without notice)
Friday, August 29, 2008, 6 p.m. to Midnight, fiesta grounds open
6 p.m. : Ringing of the Bells Ceremony at bell wall, followed by Blessing of Fiesta grounds
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 3 p.m. to Midnight, fiesta grounds open
9 a.m.:
Children
& Pets' Costume Contest
on fiesta stage
(click here
for details)
11 a.m.: Blessing of the Animals near fiesta stage
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Re-enactors of History in Mission Gardens
4:30 p.m.: History Reception in museum patio
(click here
for details)
5 p.m.: Birthday Cake celebration near fiesta stage
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 2 p.m. to Midnight, fiesta grounds open
9:30 a.m.: Founder's Memorial Mass in old Mission Church
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Re-enactors of History in Mission Gardens
11:30 p.m.: Closing Ceremonies and Prize Drawings on fiesta stage
The
2008 Fiesta
The Fiesta Volunteer's Mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m.
in Mission's Chapel of Annunciation, followed in the Parish Center by the
crowning of the Fiesta Royal Court and complimentary dinner. Over the course
of the fiesta on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, the people
of San Gabriel Mission, local communities and counties get together for a
family-oriented fiesta with religious, historical and cultural festivities,
major prizes, international foods, entertainment, games, bingo, and rides of
many sizes. The museum, gardens, and gift shop are open 359 days a year from
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The admission fee is waived on Aug. 29-31, 2008 for the fiesta.
There is no fee at anytime to enter the gift shop.
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 Call the Mission Fiesta Office at 626-457-3034,
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 21, 2008.
For
more information…
Send us a fax at 626-282-5308,
Send us an 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
