Topeka Fiesta 2006 Headliners Announced

Last week the 2006 Fiesta Mexicana Headliners and schedules were announced. This year the fun begins with the Fiesta Parade on July 7 at 8:30. Following the parade will be a performance by up and coming Tejano artist Xtremo from Big Springs, TX. The Coronation ball will take place the next day, July 8 the Kansas Expocentre Ag Hall from 8:30-Midnight. The Dance, which coronates the Fiesta Royalty will feature local favorites Paradize Band, which will be celebrating their 30 year anniversary, and Jr. Vargas Y Picante. On Sunday, July 9, the Opening Mass will take place at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 10am. Then, the entertainment begins on Tuesday July 11-Saturday July 15. The lineup Tuesday through Thurday features many local favorites including: Manana Band, Las Estrellas, Big Boys Party Band, Jr. Vargas & Picante, Bop Daddies, Two Classics, Johnny Jaramillo and Orlando Zuniga, Velvet Blues Review, Mariachi Habanero, Mariachi Estrellas, and more. An American Idol style competition will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday features Grupo Lumbre from Texas and Grammy Award Winner Sunny Sauceda. On Saturday, the legend, Ruben Ramos, returns to Topeka to close the fiesta. Fiesta Musical personalities, Tomas and DJ Ritmo, will serve as MC's on Friday and Saturday. More information about the Fiesta can be found on http://www.olg-parish.org