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Cinco De Mayo Fiesta !
Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Friday May 2nd - Monday May 5th
Free Admission before 4 pm on Friday,
and from 11 - 2 pm on Monday.
Friday and Saturday11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday and Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Children 3 and under FREE!!!
Ages 4 - 11 $ 2.00
Ages 12 and up $ 8.00
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2008 FIREWORK SPECTACULAR
SPONSORED BY
The PGSCA Cinco De Mayo Fiesta is proud to once again present a dynamic fireworks display
The firework display will take place Friday May2, at 9:45 p.m. Come join us at the 2008 PGSCA Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park for this spectacular show.
Naturalization Ceremony
Fresh starts, high hopes for the future.
Since the birth of this nation, the United States of
America has attracted millions of immigrants from around the world. It can truly be said that, “we are a nation of immigrants.” For many reasons individuals like yourselves have made the decision to leave your homelands and start a new life in this land of opportunity and freedom. You have made tremendous sacrifices in the hopes of a better life for yourselves, your family and your children. As our newest Americans, you represent the languages, cultures and traditions that make this country great.
You wear many hats- you are factory workers,
business owners, engineers, scientists, technicians, field workers, and members of our armed services. You pay taxes that help finance our schools, health and social services, and national defense. You are a community in excess of 25 million naturalized citizens and you represent the future and well-being of our country.
Today we acknowledge your efforts and honor your decision to become U.S. Citizens. Today you complete the lengthy and difficult naturalization process. We celebrate your achievement and welcome you as our fellow citizens. We urge you to exercise your newly
acquired rights and become active in the civic affairsof your community, state and country.
On behalf of the Portland Guadalajara Sister City
Association and the U.S. Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services, we congratulate you and wish you future success, good health, happiness, and prosperity
Mariachi Mass
Most Reverend Archbishop John G. Vlanzy of the
Archdiocese of Portland will bring the community
together through prayer at the Holly Mass in Spanish, assisted by the Mariachi de Guadalajara and the Ballet Folklórico. Mass will be held on Sunday, May 6, Beginning at 10 a.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the Main Tent, located at South end of the park. The Mariachi Mass provided a spiritual and cultural aspect of PGSCA Cinco de Mayo, were positive family values are emphasized and shared by the Hispanic community.
The Mass will included a procession and all children are invited to participate in the offering of flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe. Following the Mass, The Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico de Guadalajara will perform for those in attendance
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Fireworks Display
Naturalization Ceremony
Sponsorship Dinner
Mariachi Mass
Student Assemblies
Friday May 2nd
 Saturday May 3
Sunday May 4
Monday May 5
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