SAN GABRIEL MISSION 244TH ANNUAL FIESTA

San Gabriel Mission 244th Annual Fiesta on Sept. 4-6, 2015 will feature religious and cultural festivities, game and food booths, bingo in the air conditioned parish center, small and large rides and free entertainment in the evenings! San Gabriel Mission Fiesta is a birthday celebration of the mission's founding on Sept. 8, 1771. San Gabriel Mission is the birthplace of the Los Angeles region. Sponsorships may be available, contact the rectory at 626-457-3035. LABOR DAY WEEKEND: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY SEPT. 4-6, 2015 Entertainment, International Foods, Games, Bingo, Large and Small Rides, Religious and Cultural Festivities Prize Drawings: More than $8,000 in prizes FRIDAY (Sept. 4): Fiesta opens 6 p.m.- 12 midnight 6 p.m.-- Ringing of the Bells ceremony (Bell Wall) 6:15 p.m. --Blessing of the Fiesta (Fiesta Stage and Grounds) Live Entertainment in the evening SATURDAY (Sept. 5): Fiesta opens 12 Noon - 12 Midnight 9 a.m. -- Children's & Pet's Costume Contest (Fiesta Stage) 10:30 a.m. -- Blessing of Animals (Fiesta Stage) 5 p.m. -- Birthday Cake Celebration (Fiesta Stage) Live Entertainment in the evening SUNDAY (Sept. 6): Fiesta open 12 Noon -12 Midnight 9:30 a.m. -- Founder's Memorial Mass (Old Mission) Live Entertainment in the evening 11:30 p.m. Prize Drawings San Gabriel Mission Fiesta 428 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776 USA Telephone: (626) 457-3035 Web site: http://sangabrielmissionfiesta.org/index.htm