By Jacob Sutherland – UCSDGuardian.org – Photo Not Credited.
The UC San Diego Library joined other Chicano activists and organizations at the 49th annual Chicano Park Day Celebration to celebrate the history of the park on April 20. Under the theme of “Danzantes, Protectors of Our Traditions and Chicano Park, 500 Years of Anti-Colonial Struggle,” the festival showcased the culture and traditions of the San Diego Chicano community. The festival included music from several local bands, as well as dance performances from groups including the Ballet Folklórico Aztlán de California State University, Northridge, and the Danza Azteca / Calpulli Mexihca. Speakers representing the Brown Berets and Mujeres en Resistencia, two local Chicano political organizations, were also present.
