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Read more about the article Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

If you missed the lady mariachis playing violins, trumpet and bass guitar as they marched down the center of ArtsFest on historic Walnut Street, you can watch the video here...

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Read more about the article Preparations for tonight’s ArtsFiesta!

Preparations for tonight’s ArtsFiesta!

Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan, our visiting all-female mariachi band for ArtsFiesta arrived in Springfield on Wednesday from Tlaquepaque, Mexico - via London.

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Read more about the article Mariachi Band 2010 Schedule

Mariachi Band 2010 Schedule

  An all-female Mariachi band, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan, from Springfield’s sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico will be performing at ArtsFiesta! at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at ArtsFest…

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The Garbonzos Invade

by Brad Bodenhausen and Araceli Hanks, Co-Chairs of Tlaquepaque Committee. We weren't quite sure Tlaquepaque was ready for The Garbonzos. Springfield music fans have loved The Garbonzos for years, entertained…

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2026 Events

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Sept. 18-28

Fall Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

¡Viva! Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 16

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Saturday, Oct. 31

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

2027

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Thursday, April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
Saturday April 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
April-May
Botanical Center

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

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