The 3rd Annual Parade of Ancestors is fast approaching. The event will be held March 29, 2014.

There is still time to become part of this annual event – Join in the fun by dressing in costume. Represent your ancestral heritage; adopted, admired culture, or hero. The walking parade will start at Main and Virginia Streets at 10:00 a.m. and dispersing in front of the Main Street Theater. The 3rd Calhoun Co, Cultures & Cuisines event will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m in downtown Port Lavaca.. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event.

You will also be able to enjoy performances by dance groups, gospel music, presentations from churches, skits, at the Faye Sterling Park. Presentations by local authors and historians may be enjoyed along with returning out of town authors Jose Lopez and Dan Arenello from Austin and San Antonio at the Main Street Theater.

Returning vendors will be offering ethnic foods, refreshments, and crafts. We still have room for additional vendors. To become a vendor, please call Rose Pena at 361-652-0410 FMI

Join us for a relaxing day of downtown shopping in the local stores, entertainment, and visiting with friends and neighbors. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the cool breeze, food, entertainment, visiting and shopping in Downtown “Olde” Historical Port Lavaca.

Also featured are local and area artist with the Port Lavaca Art Guild.

-Rose Pena