OCDA TO HOST INFORMATIONAL BOOTH AT 32ND ANNUAL FIESTAS PATRIAS MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES

For Immediate Release   September 17, 2010

Susan Kang Schroeder Chief of Staff Office: 714-347-8408 Cell: 714-292-2718 Farrah Emami Spokesperson Office: 714-347-8405 Cell: 714-323-4486

OCDA TO HOST INFORMATIONAL BOOTH AT
32^ND ANNUAL FIESTAS PATRIAS MEXICAN

INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES

 

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) Office is proud to participate in the 32^nd Annual Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Festivities this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, starting at 11:00 a.m. This weekend festival, which hosts over 200,000 people each year, will be held in Downtown Santa Ana on 4^th Street between Broadway Street and Minter Street.

 

The festival celebrates Father Miguel Hidalgo’s call for Mexico’s independence from Spain, “El Grito”, and will feature entertainment, games and prizes, food, art and culture vendors, and exhibitors from local businesses, government, and law enforcement agencies.

 

In order to encourage community participation in law enforcement and community awareness regarding public safety, the OCDA Government and Community Relations Unit will host a booth and will be speaking with visitors and handing out information in English and Spanish. The resource materials will cover information regarding victim resources, crime prevention, the criminal justice system, domestic violence, fraud, and identity theft. The booth will be located on 4^th Street, between Broadway Street and Minter Street.

 

The OCDA booth is sponsored by Jose Romo.

 

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