{"id":260959,"date":"2025-09-28T09:39:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/260959\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T09:39:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:39:21","slug":"viva-mexico-womens-festival-returns-in-october-to-celebrate-women-in-music-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/260959\/","title":{"rendered":"Viva Mexico Women\u2019s Festival returns in October to celebrate women in music and culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Editor\u2019s note: This story was published through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Live_From_The_Southside_Magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">partnership<\/a> between KSAT and <a href=\"https:\/\/southsidesanantonio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live From the Southside<\/a>, a local and Latina-owned <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gTxKqX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magazine<\/a> that works to improve &amp; expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">The third-annual <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/46bokr3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viva Mexico Women\u2019s Festival<\/a> is returning! Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 5, as Mission Marquee Plaza comes alive with a vibrant, family-friendly celebration honoring women in music, arts, business and culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This year\u2019s festival promises an unforgettable lineup of all-female music ensembles spanning genres such as Mariachi, Cumbia, and Tejano, along with mesmerizing Ballet Folklorico performances. Attendees will also enjoy local artisans, food trucks and women-led small businesses, creating a full day of cultural connection and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Featured performers include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Mariachi De Mi Rancho<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Sonora Hechicera<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Mariachi Las Alte\u00f1as<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Llamativa<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>The Tiarras<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Vinyl DJ Laura (La Guira de ATX)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Ballet Folklorico Sol de SA<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">These talented women not only showcase incredible artistry but also highlight the richness of <a href=\"https:\/\/livefromthesouthside.com\/magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Antonio<\/a>\u2019s cultural heritage and the significant contributions of women across generations.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 bqJyUE iQviKm block-quote\">\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 ewwUYq\">\u201cThe Viva Mexico Women\u2019s Festival is more than just a concert, it\u2019s a movement to honor and elevate women in the arts and beyond,\u201d said Valerie Vargas Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Los Altos Mariachi Arts Council. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to spotlight incredible female talent while creating a space for families, youth, and businesses to connect, celebrate, and be inspired.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Event details<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Date:<\/b>\u00a0Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Location:<\/b>\u00a0Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Featuring:<\/b>\u00a0All-female music ensembles, Ballet Folklorico, artisan vendors, food trucks, and more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Admission:<\/b>\u00a0Free and open to the public (VIP passes with food and beverage access available)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Viva Mexico Women\u2019s Festival is a celebration of creativity, leadership and cultural impact. By combining music, dance, and entrepreneurship, the festival empowers women, fosters community pride, and inspires audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to experience a day of culture, connection and celebration in the heart of San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">This article initially appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/livefromthesouthside.com\/viva-mexico-womens-festival-returns-october-5-2025-to-celebrate-women-in-music-and-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/livefromthesouthside.com\/viva-mexico-womens-festival-returns-october-5-2025-to-celebrate-women-in-music-and-culture\/\">Live from the Southside<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Read more content by <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Live_From_The_Southside_Magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Live From The South Side Magazine<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Editor\u2019s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":260960,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5133],"tags":[5229,7288,30295,67935,7202,7203,358,1072,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,136659],"class_list":{"0":"post-260959","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-bexar-county","10":"tag-live-from-the-southside-magazine","11":"tag-mission-marquee-plaza","12":"tag-san-antonio","13":"tag-sanantonio","14":"tag-texas","15":"tag-things-to-do","16":"tag-tx","17":"tag-united-states","18":"tag-united-states-of-america","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","21":"tag-us","22":"tag-usa","23":"tag-womens-history"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115281262284189429","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=260959"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260959\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/260960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=260959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=260959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=260959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}