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The List: Where to Celebrate César Chávez Day
César Chávez was a revolutionary leader in civil and labor rights, and here's a list of places to pay tribute.
March 31 marks César Chávez Day, the birthday of labor leader and civil rights activist, César Chávez. Born into a family of migrant farm workers in central California, he became a leader for labor rights. In 1962, he co-founded the United Farm Workers, which was the first successful farm workers’ union in the United States. His work influenced other workers’ rights movements.
Here are some ways to pay tribute.
- César Chávez Golf Tournament, Santa Teresa Golf Course in San Jose, Thursday, 12:30 p.m.: Go out on the green for a golf tournament, with proceeds benefiting the Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Program. The tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed by a banquet.
- César Chávez Memorial March, Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, Saturday, 10 a.m.: The march starts at Mexican Heritage Plaza (365 S. Market St. in San Jose) and will go through the Sal Si Puedes, the east San Jose barrio where Chavez and his family once lived.
- César Chávez Parade and Festival, San Francisco, April 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Take part in a full day of festivities in San Francisco. First, head over to Dolores Park at 19th Street for the parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Then, visit the 24th Street Fair (Treat through Bryant streets) from noon-6 p.m. for arts and crafts booths, a classic car show, and music and entertainment.
As March 31 is a national holiday, the following are closed today: Milpitas Public Library, city of San Jose offices, San Jose State University and Santa Clara and Alameda county courthouses.
