Second Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta August 12, 2006

Second Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta with City-sponsored salsa bands 10 am to 9 pm, salsa dancing and demonstrations, a "best salsa" competition and more. Salsa competition judges include Mayor Martin Chavez. Other dignitaries will be present, and Los Rumberos, a salsa dance group from Highlands University, will both perform live and offer salsa demos/lessons to the public. The event benefits Assistance League of Albuquerque's "Kids Are Pretty Special" (KAPS) program that serves the area's at-risk children who are taken abruptly from their homes by supplying diapers, clothing, toys and toiletries for the transition period. A silent auction will be held at Blue Portal on Church Street featuring high-value gifts available to the highest bidder. All day "hot salsa" music and dancing, great-tasting salsa and lots of fun for all ages. The public can purchase a wristband for $5 which allows them take part in the salsa tasting. Hours for the salsa competition on Church Street are 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event sponsors include the Old Town Merchants Association, the City of Albuquerque, Assistance League of Albuquerque, KASA FOX 2 , KUNM Community Radio, Univision Radio, Church Street Cafe, Charlevoix Street Gallery, The Chili Pepper Emporium, Zanios Foods and Ovations Catering.

Save time and money by riding the Railrunner to downtown and taking the Trolley. Call 311 for your own personalized travel schedule.