Los Lupeños Juvenil will be one of the dance groups to join us at La Ultima Parada 2017! They will be performing Sones y Jarabes de Colima, coreographed by Rafael Zamarripa Castañeda, and adapted by Los Lupeños director, Samuel Cortez. In July, 2015 Los Lupeños officially launched a performing youth ensemble,…
Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles will be one of the dance groups to join us at La Ultima Parada 2017! They will be performing and they will also be a part of the traditional dance of “La Viejada.” They will be performing the region of Veracruz Jarocho. Grupo Folklorico…
We are excited to announce the community organizations and members who will adorn the lobby with altares/ofrendas honoring those who have passed away in their communities. The altars of Day of the Dead are adorned with flowers, candles, and favorite foods/beverages of those who passed away as a way to honor…
Mariachi Tapatío will be one of the performing groups to join us at La Ultima Parada 2017! Established in 1982, Mariachi Tapatio was created to share a long family tradition of authentic mariachi music with the San Jose Bay Area. Captivating the hearts of audiences for almost 35 years, Mariachi Tapatio now strives…
Ensamble Folklorico Colibri will be one of the dance groups to join us at La Ultima Parada 2017! They will be performing and they will also be a part of the traditional dance of “La Viejada” Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí (EFC) Is an LGBTQ Mexican folklore dance group. Under the artistic directorship…
We welcome Mariachi Orgullo Mexicano to La Ultima Parada 2017 performing on the main stage! Mariachi Orgullo Mexicano is a talented young ensemble who perform mariachi music in the communities of Gilroy, Hollister, Watsonville and San Jose. These gifted musicians range from ages 11-16, comprising 2 trumpets, 2 violins, a…
We welcome Grupo Folklorico Alika del Nayar to La Ultima Parada 2017! They will be performing on the main stage the regions of Guerrero Costa Chica y Sones de Tixtla. Grupo Folklorico Alika del Nayar was founded in 1994 by profesor Cipriano Galindo and since then has devoted his time and passion…
Los Panaderos will be one of the groups to join us at La Ultima Parada 2017! They will be performing and they will also be a part of the traditional dance of “La Viejada” Los Panaderos are a traditional Mexican folk music and dance collaboration from the San Francisco Bay Area who…
Grupo Folklorico Heruvi Kalo will be one of the dance groups to join us at La Ultima Parada 2017! They will be performing and they will also be a part of the traditional dance of “La Viejada” Grupo Folklorico Heruvi Kalo was established in November of 2014 becoming one…
San Jose’s long-standing Dia de los Muertos celebration returns in a major way with La Ultima Parada, an all-day spectacular! La Ultima Parada 2017 plans to showcase the vibrancy of Mexican culture through a collection of cultural festivities, dances, and musical performances that honor the living and the dead. The…