18th Annual ECUADORIAN Festival & Parade

At the Festival in La Placita Olvera (free entrance to the public) more than 10,000 Ecuadorians, 2,500 Latinos from other countries and 2,500 people from other nationalities will enjoy a full menu of Ecuadorian Cuisine, Ecuadorian Arts & Crafts, Ecuadorian Musical groups, Ecuadorian Folklore customs, Commercial Products, lots of free gifts, Carnival Games, free health screenings, Services/Information, Marketing/Promotions provided from all type of exhibitor companies. The 18th Annual Parade starts at on Broadway & 7th St. ending at La Placita Olvera. The parade will have Car clubs, Dance Groups, Drill Teams, convertibles, Motorcycles, 24 Beauty Queens and various Businesses. La Placita Olvera is located right across the street from Union Station and one block from Chinatown. It-s the host of many beautiful traditions held by the Latin Community. Olvera Street is the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles in 1781. El Pueblo Historic Monument is a traditional Mexican style plaza area with shop for handcrafted Mexican souvenirs. On weekends you can enjoy outdoor entertainment by strolling bolero musicians and folkloric dancing. For exhibit information contact: Los Angeles Events Marketing (818) 734 2701 e-mail: [email protected]