Each March, San Antonians and citizens across the United States honor civil rights leader César E. Chávez.
Chávez, who was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, fought for social and economic justice for farm workers, leading to the creation of what would later become the United Farm Workers of America.
Read more about Chávez from Deborah White, About.com's guide to U.S. Liberal Politics.
San Antonio honors Chávez with an array of events, culminating in the San Antonio Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice at the end of March each year.
- Thursday, 03/20/08 - 5:00pm
City Council Proclamation by Mayor Hardberger
Grand Marshal, Federico Chavez will be joined by community leaders and members of the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice Committee at City Hall as he accepts a special proclamation. - Saturday, 03/22/08 - 2:00pm
Labor Tribute to the Legacy of César E. Chávez
Labor leaders and community activists will gather at the Samuel Gompers Memorial Statue (near River Walk across from Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center) for a wreath laying ceremony to honor Gompers and Chavez. - Sunday, 03/23/08 - 7:00am
Mass for Farm Workers
Catholic mass celebrating the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez at San Fernando Cathedral. The mass will be televised. Please call (210) 227-1297 for more information. - Tuesday, 03/25/08 - 6:00pm
César E. Chávez Interfaith Celebration
Visitors of all faiths are welcome at this celebration honoring César E. Chávez through song and prayer. The event will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe (1321 El Paso Street). Please call (210) 226-4064 for more information. - Thursday, 03/27/08 - 6:00pm
Remembering César E. Chávez Film Presentation - Reception
Film presentation on the life and legacy of César E. Chávez will be followed by a group panel discussion by Federico Chavez, Grand Marshal; Esther Lopez, who lived with the Chavez family in San Jose, California during the beginning of "La Causa"; Petra Mata of Fuerza Unida; District 5 City Councilwoman, Lourdes Galvan; Cesar E. Chavez Board Member and Former City Councilwoman Patti Radle; National LULAC President Rosa Rosales; and Master of Ceremonies, Jaime P. Martinez, Chairman of the Foundation. - Friday, 03/28/08 - 6:30pm
César E. Chávez Legacy and Educational Scholarship Recipients Awards Dinner
The program will takes place at La Villita Assembly hall (401 Villita). Tickets are available at the cost of $50 per person. Contact Jaime Martinez at (210) 842-9339 for tickets or more information. Musical entertainment by Roger Velasquez. - Saturday, 03/29/08 - 1:00pm
12th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice
The community health fair program begins at Avenida Guadalupe Plaza in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (1321 El Paso) at 11:00am. The César E. Chávez March for Justice starts there at 1:00pm and ends at the Alamo. Parade Grand Marshall is Federico Chávez, nephew of César E. Chávez.