Website Greeting May 2010

The Filipino Fiesta is coming soon!   The June 6 all-day event will take place at the Jose Rizal Center, 7320 Florin Mall Drive, Sacramento, California 95823.  It will begin with the traditional parade of dignitaries joined by representatives of different organizations competing for eight wonderful prizes.  There will be entertainment, food, health faire and exhibits from various vendors and agencies.  According to estimates by the Sheriff’s Department, the event has attracted around 8,000 people each time.

For the very first time, the Fiesta will have a pageant and coronation the evening before the event.  Noel Rominque and Marcy Basila are chairs for the selection of Mr.  & Miss Filipino Fiesta, and Little Mr. and Miss Filipino Fiesta.  If you know of anyone interested, please contact them.

TIA, FWC, FCSV, FAVA, UP Alumni Association and Sinag-tala will be joined by other organizations in hosting the event.  Volunteers from the Key Club, Alpha Phi Omega and the Scouts Royale Brotherhood Forever of California will be among those who traditionally help performing essential tasks to make sure everything is running smoothly and safe. 

We are inviting companies, community-based organizations, and other groups to participate   as vendors, volunteers, corporate sponsors, etc.  For more information, please call:

Paul Manansala:  916-332-4915 or email him at p.manansala@sbcglobal.net or

Cora Emery: 916-417-3779 or email: terrier5954@yahoo.com

So mark your calendars to save the day.  See you all there with your friends and family.

Lilia Rivera

President - Filipino Community of Sacramento & Vicinity (FCSV)
president@fcsv.org