The 47th Annual Philippine Weekend Festival returns to the City of Delano, kicking off Filipino American History Month. October 18th is marked as the date recorded for the arrival of the “Luzones Indios” in the United States, specifically at Morro Bay. In 2009, the month of October was proclaimed Filipino History Month, ensuring a month of celebration, community, strength, and resilience.
The two-day event, held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Park in Delano, was commemorated with a parade on Saturday morning. The parade filled the streets of Delano with vibrant music performed by several elementary and high school band teams. The parade was followed by a car show, basketball tournaments, singing contests, and additional forms of entertainment to engage the community.
Filipino Weekend welcomed not only the Filipino community but also the entire community of Delano. Multiple food vendors and exhibitions were available, each showcasing a different aspect of Filipino culture’s richness…