Men stage a fight during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Three men lie on the ground while a fourth remains standing and brandishes a whip. Spectators watch from a nearby sidewalk. An article published in the Opportunity News about this event states that some people dressed up as bandits for the parade. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A child watches as men stage a fight during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Several people lie on the ground, playing dead, while a man brandishing a whip remains standing. An article published in the Opportunity News about this event states that some people dressed up as bandits for the parade. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A man brandishes a whip as he walks in a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Ann Chavez (left) smiles at the camera as she fits charro suits, traditional Mexican outfits, for 2 children, Danny and Johnny Pomeroy. They are preparing for the upcoming Fiesta Mexicana, also known as Fiesta Days, in Woodburn, Oregon. Chavez is one of the festival organizers and a writer with the Opportunity News. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 12, 1966.
A man wearing traditional Mexican clothing sits on a horse at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. He looks to the right while the horse looks at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A man and woman, both dressed in traditional Mexican clothing, sit in the back seat of a car participating in a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. The woman smiles and waves at people watching the parade. The man brandishes a whip. The car has the word "Portland" written on the side. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A man drives a woman and several children in a classic 1927 automobile during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. A sign on the side of the automobile reads, "Silver T Club, Silverton, Oregon, 1927 Ford." Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Princess Maggie Saldana (left), Queen Elvira Carbajal (center) and Princess Lydia Padilla (right) pose at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A line of cars and people participate in a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Over a dozen children ride on the back of a truck during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Many are dressed in traditional Mexican clothing. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A woman and a boy, both wearing traditional Mexican clothing, sit on the hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A man, woman and child are dressed in traditional Mexican clothing at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They stand on a stage or a parade float. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Three girls wear traditional Mexican dresses at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A boy holds up a mask of a bull's head. He is either removing it or preparing to wear it. He is at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Elvira Carbajal wears a crown and rides on the back of a car during a parade. She is queen of Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A little boy wearing traditional Mexican clothing rides on the hood of a car during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. He holds both hands up in the air. A ribbon in his right hand reads, "1966 Woodburn Fiesta Days Participant." This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A woman sits on the hood of a car. A little girl holding maracas stands on the hood next to her. Both wear traditional Mexican clothing. They attend Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A child holding a balloon animal laughs while looking at a clown who makes a second balloon animal. They are at the Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Two children wearing traditional Mexican clothing smile at the camera. They attend Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
A young woman wears a traditional Mexican dress as she looks at the camera. Possibly taken at the Fiesta Mexicana celebration in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
