Free Cultural Festival of Masks
Pioneer Park Sunday, September 19 from 2 to 5 p.m.

This Sunday, Cultural Coalition presents the 4th Annual Mask Alive Festival with an incredible line-up of masked performances at Pioneer Park in Mesa. This free family friendly event will have arts and craft activities from organizations like the i.d.e.a. Museum, food trucks with tacos, desserts, and vegan options, artist vendors, and a raffle to win a one-of-a-kind hand carved and painted mask by artist Zarco Guerrero.
Schedule of Performances with opening remarks by City of Mesa Mayor John Giles:

2:00 p.m. - Welcome by artist Zarco Guerrero
2:10 p.m. - Desert Sounds Music
2:40 p.m. - Sankofa African Drums
3:10 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
3:40 p.m. - Ken Koshio & Taiko Drumming
4:10 p.m. - Astarte Belly Dancing
4:30 p.m. - Mask Raffle Winner Announcement
4:40 p.m. - Axé Capoeira Brazilian Dance
4:55 p.m. - Dance of the Cucuis, Mask & Puppet Parade

Everyone is encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs to enjoy a family day full of culture in the park! Visit the event website culturalcoalition.com/events/mask-alive for more information and to purchase mask raffle tickets early. This event is made possible in part by the Raza Development Fund and Mesa Vice Mayor Jenn Duff and Councilmembers Luna and Heredia.

About Cultural Coalition, Inc:
Cultural Coalition, Inc. is a local non-profit who has committed to supporting indigenous artists and encouraging youth arts education for over 25 years. We are dedicated to the education, promotion, and development of indigenous artists throughout Arizona. We provide our community with much needed artistic programs that highlight and amplify the cultural diversity of the Valley of the Sun.
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