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Ernesto-Javier Caballero, left, and Angie Baca salso to the sounds of Orquesta Bakan Sunday, April 29, 2007 during the 16th annual Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo. The festival is a celebration of the cultures and family values of more than 22 Latin countries. The Sacramento Bee / Carl Costas -
A crowd gathers to watch dancers at the beginning of a parade at the annual Festival de la Familia which took place at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The festival was founded in 1992 to enhance the community's awareness, understanding and appreciation of Latino cultures, traditions and family-centered values. -
Oscar Villicana of Sacramento performs Aztec dancing with Mesa Quinto Sol at the Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo. The festival celebrates more than 20 latino cultures with art, music, dance and more. April 25, 2010 Showcase 2010 -
Deisy Casillas, CQ. center, of Elk Grove, brought her twin daughters Sofia Casillas, left, and Giselle Casillas, both 4 1/ 2 to the annual Festival de la Familia which took place at Cal Expo in Sacramento. "We enjoy the food and all the arts and crafts, " said Deisy who says she comes every year. The festival was founded in 1992 to enhance the community's awareness, understanding and appreciation of Latino cultures, traditions and family-centered values. -
Luis Valverde, of Peru left, and Claudia Saldana, of Bolivia, right. perform a romantic dance "Marinera Nortena," at the annual Festival de la Familia which took place at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The festival was founded in 1992 to enhance the community's awareness, understanding and appreciation of Latino cultures, traditions and family-centered values. -
FESTIVAL DE LA FAMILIA - ONLINE FAMILIA4 /// LEDE METRO /// Vanessa Hamilton (cq-age 7) of the musical group Mariachi Juventil of Tracy, California warms up before performing Sunday morning at the 15th Annual Familia held at Cal Expo Sacramento, California, April 30, 2006. Sacramento Bee Photograph by Jose Luis Villegas -
FESTIVAL DE LAS FAMILIA - A 1964 Chevy Low Rider was one of several on display at Sunday's 15th Annual Festival de la Familia held at Cal Expo Sacramento, Calif, Friday, April 30, 2006. Sacramento Bee Photograph by Jose Luis Villegas -
FESTIVAL FAMILIA - Arlene Marquez (cq-age 12) of Salina, California waits with the rest of Mariachi Juventil of Tracy before performing Sunday morning at the 15th Annual Festival de la Familia held at Cal Expo Sacramento, Calif, Friday, April 30, 2006. Sacramento Bee Photograph by Jose Luis Villegas 2006 Showcase -
FESTIVAL DE LA FAMILIA - Dominque Adams (cq-age 13) and Manuel Sabin (cq-age 14) of the musical dance groupl Instituto Matzatlan Bellas Artes, of Sacramento perform Sunday afternoon at the 15th Annual Festival de la Familia held at Cal Expo Sacramento, Calif, Friday, April 30, 2006. Sacramento Bee Photograph by Jose Luis Ville -
SECOND Darren Scott (cq) of Sacramento wears the hat of another family member while waiting to see his son perform at the Festival de la Familia on Sunday afternoon at Cal Expo. Photography by Jose Luis Villegas, jvillegas@sacbee.com April 27, 2008 -
FESTIVAL DE LA FAMILIA - ONLINE FAMILIA1 /// (l-r) Humberto Romo (cq-age 12), Luis Hernandez (cq-age 17), Stephanie Romo (cq-age 12), and Jeniffer Romo (cq-age 14) of the dance group Nube de Oro wait for their turn to perform Sunday afternoon at the 15th Annual Familia held at Cal Expo Sacramento, California, April 30, 2006. Sacramento Bee Photograph by Jose Luis Ville -
SECOND: Jaclyn Leiva-Conklin (cq) and Colombia Viva perform for crowds at The 16th annual Festival de la Familia Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Cal Expo. The festival is a celebration of the cultures and family values of more than 22 Latin countries. The Sacramento Bee / Carl Costas PRELUDE 07 -
Eight year old Justin Williams of Elk Grove, eats corn during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Dancer Marta Santos from the group Samba de Terra performs during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Mary-Stell Barela, 5, of Folsom, claps at the puppet show during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Cuban born chef Domingo Santiuste, grills pork ribs and chicken during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Members of the Copoeira Agua de Beber of Sacramento, perform during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
The Puerto Rico flag is displayed during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Marchers beat the drums during the parade at the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Three year old Armando Torres works on a craft project during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Oysters are grilled by Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant and Grille in Sacramento, during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Dancer Kristina Werner from the group Samba de Terra performs during the 20th Festival De La Familia at Cal Expo, Sunday April 3, 2011. Photo Brian Baer -
Dancers and other performers in traditional garb march in the Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo in April. California is home to more than a quarter of the nation's Latinos, a new report says. -
An Olmec head stares out at the Festival de la Familia. It's a recycled cardboard stand-in; real Olmec heads weigh many tons.
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