By Daily Press staff
The Pico Youth & Family Center is inviting the community to celebrate the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez today. The event will take place at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a traditional food court following the performances.
The event marks the second annual Cesar E. Chavez Day Celebration at Santa Monica High and organizers hope to exceed last year’s turnout of 300 attendees. The event will feature performances in poetry, ballet folklorico dance from various regions in Mexico, a short video on the life of Cesar E. Chavez, a keynote speech and Aztec dancers will conduct a closing ceremony. Elementary school children will also be performing a short skit on the lives of influential leaders who stood for social justice.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 31, 2004. Read the original PDF.