The 34th Mariachi USA festival, celebrated this past Saturday, was a true testament that the tradition is here to stay. Thousands filled the legendary Hollywood Bowl to celebrate culture, music and a sense of a family reunion is evident in every aspect of the celebration.

Rodri J. Rodriguez, founder of Mariachi USA has her eyes and her heart not only on next year when she promises a “big celebration” to commemorate the 35th edition of the largest mariachi festival in the United States. Rodriguez has worked tirelessly to keep the tradition of Mariachi USA alive for generations to come. “Si se puede is a great thing to say, but doing it and making things happen is another.”

The openers of this year’s festivities, 3 high school mariachi bands. “They are the future of Mariachi USA. When I’m no longer here, they will be singing on this stage,” said Rodriguez as she introduced the young artists.

Empowerment is something Rodriguez takes at heart; thus, women have a space on stage and this year the female power was present with Mariachi Las Catrinas and Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas. A sense of pride for Rodriguez was when she introduced both mariachi bands on one stage performing, “El Cascabel“. “One of my favorite songs,” Rodriguez said as she walked off stage.

It’s a beautiful scene to see generations of families flocking to the Hollywood Bowl, and people from different cultures embracing Mexican music. Many set up formal dining tables on box seats, others share food as they sing and dance with strangers.

After five hours of mariachi and a spectacular finale with all mariachi bands congregated on stage singing “Viva Mexico,” fans can be heard singing on their way to the parking lots.

A large family was riding the shuttle to the East LA location, one of them was already looking for tickets for next year, and another one shouted, “Wait for a code, we should try to get box tickets next year.”

A sign that Mariachi USA is here to stay for generations to come, a vision Rodriguez has had even when no one believed a mariachi festival could sell.

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Tickets on sale May 13, 2021

Los Angeles, — MARIACHI USA, the Hollywood Bowl’s spectacular Mariachi extravaganza is back on Sunday August 22, 2021. Creator, producer and host Rodri J. Rodriguez is excited to welcome fans back to this in-person event. The 32nd annual MARIACHI USA festival is the longest running, paid Latino event in the US. Tickets go on sale on May 13, 2021 at www.mariachiusa.com.

“We are beyond excited to return to the Hollywood Bowl after the difficult year we’ve all endured. We have missed our fans as much as they’ve missed us and we can’t wait to celebrate with them again with a phenomenal show and traditional finale fireworks show by Pyrospectacular,” said Rodriguez.

MARIACHI USA, the second largest running show at the Hollywood Bowl. Music is the universal language that has the power to unite people from all walks of life and mariachi music is no exception. MARIACHI USA’s legacy is one that honors culture and tradition while transcending generations, language and borders. It’s truly an event for the entire familia.

“We are working closely with officials at the LA County Department of Public Health and our friends at Kaiser Permanente on a reopening plan that includes distancing procedures, mask policy, contactless ticketing, and cleaning and sanitation schedules, among other safety protocols. In the coming weeks, we will share more with you about what to expect from a visit to the Bowl this summer and the policies and procedures designed for the safety of our guests. We will also continue to review our safety protocols throughout the season to ensure that they follow the latest public health guidance,” said Hollywood Bowl spokesperson Sophie Jefferies.

Tickets can also be purchased at the You can also Purchase at the Hollywood Bowl, located at 2301 Highland Avenue in the corazon of Hollywood, California.

You can also Purchase at theThe Hollywood Bowl is located at 2301 Highland Avenue in the corazon of Hollywood, California.

For preferred seating, tickets and more information, please visit: www.mariachiusa.com.

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This June would have been Mariachi USA’s 31st annual at the Hollywood Bowl. However, it was canceled due to the global pandemic. 

Celebrating family, pride and tradition continues in the safety of fans’ homes as Mariachi USA promises to bring audiences mariachi performances they have so been missing these last six months. 

“We are not going to let a global pandemic defeat us…the fans need their mariachi now more than ever, so the show must go on!” said Rodri J. Rodriguez, creator, producer, and host of Marachi USA

The one-hour televised music special will feature performances by Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico and mariachi favorites Mariachi Tapatio from New York, Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas from Los Angeles, Mariachi Campanas de America, Mariachi Las Alteñas and Mariachi Azteca de America from San Antonio, Texas, Mariachi Los Reyes from Los Angeles, Mariachi Los Arrieros from McAllen, Texas, Ellas from Los Angeles, Mariachi Nuevo Tecatitlan from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas from Los Angeles, California.

“We have all had interesting and enlightening challenges in producing this show; recording from our homes, editing by Zoom, shooting pyro from dry lake beds – it’s been quite a loving adventure that is creating fascinating storytelling and life-altering experiences!” said Rodriguez. “From the stage of America’s #1 venue, the Hollywood Bowl to a backyard in East LA, to The Alamo parking lot to a street in Montebello, a schoolroom in McAllen to a horse field in Guadalajara…strip away the glitz and the lights and you still get puro Corazon, puro Mariachi!”

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