Fiesta del Sol

On Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at West Side Technical Institute, over 25 Fiesta del Sol Scholars and their families were honored by their sponsors and community. The Fiesta del Sol Scholars presentation has become one of our community’s most memorable celebrations, with over 350 people in attendance.

This summer is going to be a special one for Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, as it celebrates 37 years of showcasing the culture and vitality of the Mexican community in Pilsen.

Fiesta del Sol is an annual fundraising event organized by the (P.N.C.C.).

P.N.C.C. (Pilsen Neighbors Community Council) is a grassroots organization founded in 1954. Its organizing efforts focus on issues such as education, healthcare, housing and civil rights. Among other issues P.N.C.C. also helps in immigrant civil rights issues.