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ALBUQUERQUE HAS CELEBRATED IT'S 303rd BIRTHDAY!

Founders Day Fiesta 2009

The City of Albuquerque celebrated its 303rd birthday on Saturday, April 18th with the Founders Day Fiesta, formerly the “Fiestas de Alburquerque.” The celebration was held throughout Old Town Plaza. Thanks for participating and joining us for this wonderful annual event. We hope you all had fun.

Highlights of the event included the 2nd Annual Outdoor Market featuring merchants from Old Town, live music and dance performances, and an assortment of activities for the kids. 

The Cosmic Carnival, a FREE family science festival featuring telescopes and hands on science activities, was also held in conjunction with the Founders Day Fiesta. 

The Founders Day Parade honored the founding families of Albuquerque.

Entertainment Staged Throughout Old Town

• GAZEBO

12:30 - Dineh Tah' Navajo Dancers

1:00 - Alma Flamenca

1:30 - Mariachi Nuevo Mexico

*2:00 - Fat City / *Costume Judging Begins

3:00 - Founders Day Parade / Proclamations

3:45 - Cuarenta y Cinco

• Native American Placita - Church Street

12:00 - Johnny Alston - Flute

1:00 - Re-Coil

2:00 - Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers

• Spanish Placita - Patio Escondido

12:00 - Alma Niños

1:00 - Harry Irizarry

2:00 - Alma Flamenca

• Mexican Placita - Plaza Hacienda

12:00 - Mariachi Nuevo Mexico

1:00 - Ballet En Fuego

2:00 - Mariachi San Jose

• Territorial Placita - South Romero

12:00 - Three String Bale

1:00 - NM Gunfighters

1:30 - Ambush Brass Band

2:30 - NM Gunfighters

• Statehood Placita - North Romero

12:00 - Adobe Brothers 

1:00 - Muddy River String Band

2:00 - Blue Grass Odyssey

Poco a Poco Patio

12:00 - Los Primos

1:00 - NM Marimba

Patio Market

12:00 - Lenore Armijo

1:00 - La Rondalla de Albuquerque  

2:00 - Earl Gleeson, Cowboy

For more information please call 311.

A Big Thanks to all of our 2009 Sponsors