Pioneers To Host Parade

By Timothy Mendez

(GERING, Neb.) — The annual independence and cultural celebration is once again set for a parade, music, dancing, fireworks, and more at Oregon Trail Park.

Fiestas Patrias are traditional celebrations of Mexican national pride, independence, and culture. Join us for Fiestas Patrias 2024 at the ballpark!

It starts with a 1:00 p.m. downtown Gering parade and moves to the ballpark for food, music, dancin,  and fun, capping the night with a great fireworks show!

To be a vendor or entertainer, contact us at media@wnpioneers.com. 

If you’d like to participate in the parade, we’ll form up at the High School at noon, and to get your spot in line, contact Tim Mendez at 308-637-2051 or Timothy100996@gmail.com.

Event Schedule

Fiestas Patrias 2024, Sunday, September 15, Oregon Trail Park Stadium, Gering, NE

• 1:00 p.m. – Parade, 10th St., Downtown Gering
• 2:00 p.m. – Gate opens, main gate only
• 2:30-2:50 p.m. – Ninos de Mariachi
• 2:50-3:00 p.m. – Los Guadalupanos Folkloric Dancers
• 3:00-3:40 p.m. – Animo Norte Groupo Musical
• 3:45-4:00 p.m. – Los Guadalupanos Folkloric Dancers
• 4:00-4:40 p.m. – Animo Norte Groupo Musical
• 4:45-5:00 p.m. – Los Guadalupanos Folkloric Dancers
• 5:00-5:40 p.m. – Animo Norte Groupo Musical
• 5:45-6:00 p.m. – Los Guadalupanos Folkloric Dancers
• 6:00-6:45 p.m. – Animo Norte Groupo Musical
• 7:00-7:45 p.m. – Animo Norte Groupo Musical

Bounce houses from Planet Bounce, prize giveaways from the Pioneers and our vendors throughout! Join emcee Natalie Saenz from Telemundo and have some fun at the ballpark!