Unless indicated, all events are free and open to the public.

City Council Proclamation by Mayor Phil Hardberger
Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Municipal Plaza Building
Jaime P. Martinez, Chairman and Founder of the 13th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice, will be joined by community leaders and members of the Cesar E. Chavez organizing committee, to accept a special proclamation on behalf of the City of San Antonio.

Labor Tribute to the Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez
Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
Samuel Gompers Memorial Statue
(near River Walk, across from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)

The Samuel Gompers Memorial, the first labor monument in San Antonio, was erected in 1980 during a special ceremony in which Cesar E. Chavez; Lane Kirkland, AFL-CIO National President; Mayor Henry Cisneros; Jaime Martinez and others were present. Labor leaders and community activists will gather for a wreath laying ceremony to honor Samuel Gompers and Cesar E. Chavez. Presented by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, AFL-CIO.

Mass for Farm Workers
Sunday, March 22 at 8 a.m.
San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza
Catholic mass celebrating the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez.

Student Cesar E. Chavez Art Presentation
Sunday, March 22 at 6 p.m.
Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 S. Bowie St.
Renowned artist Jesse Treviño will judge the student art contest and serve as keynote speaker.

Cesar Chavez Interfaith Ecumenical Service
Monday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1321 El Paso Street
Multi-faith celebration through prayer and song in partnership with local spiritual leaders.  Service will include musical performance. All faiths are welcomed to attend.

For the Love of Cesar: East Side Hospitality Event
Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
Greater Faith Institutional Church, 3514 Martin Luther King Drive
Community event which aims to foster relationships among local leaders, and encourages activism and partnership in the spirit of the Chavez legacy.

Remembering Cesar E. Chavez Film Festival
Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Theatre, 1300 Guadalupe Street
• A Short Film Honoring Cesar E. Chavez
A short musical documentary portraying the plight of farm workers.  Music by Jorge Santana, brother of Carlos Santana.
• A Trilogy in the Life and Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez
A short historical documentary depicting the lifelong non-violent struggle of Cesar E. Chavez and his supporters in their fight for civil and humanitarian rights. Produced and directed by Joe Michael Gonzales.
• Ray De LaPaz presents “Voices from the Earth”
This show combines comedy, drama, music and one big, big salad to portray the odyssey of the California farm workers in their struggle to earn the right to a decent life.

Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Scholarship Recipients Dinner Awards
Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m.
La Villita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita
Master of Ceremonies: Victor Landa
Keynote Speaker: Arturo Rodriguez
Special recognition honoring Willie Velasquez, a local hero, civil rights leader and founder of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project.

13th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m.
March begins after assembly and brief program at Avenida Guadalupe, 1321 El Paso. Community program begins at 11 a.m. This event is co-sponsored by the City of San Antonio and features:
• Grand Marshal, Arturo Rodriguez, President of the United Farm Workers of America


San Antonio Public Library Celebrates Cesar Chavez Legacy
The San Antonio Public Library celebrates the life and achievements of Latino leader and activist Cesar Chavez with a commemorative poster and bookmark. Pick up your free poster and bookmark at any San Antonio Public Library location.