Photo Gallery: Glendale’s Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

A portrait of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez was prominently displayed during the city's 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.

A portrait of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez was prominently displayed during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

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Glendale¿s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration was held Saturday at Pacific Community Center, where hundreds of residents gathered to commemorate Chavez¿s life. Attendees were treated to free tacos, games, mariachi music, a traditional Aztec dance and a lesson about Chavez¿s life from Ruben Duran, who was a guest speaker.

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Aztec dancer Brandon Deniz, from Zenyeliztli Aztec Dance and Cultural Group, delights the crowds during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Maggie Dobroyan, 10 of Glendale, climbs down a rock wall during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Mariachi Fiesta en Jalisco played for the crowds during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Flamenco Ole dancers Miki, left, and Jani Quintero, right, delighted the crowds during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

A woman dances with her son to mariachi music as they wait in the food line during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Mariachi Fiesta en Jalisco delighted the crowds during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Guest speaker Robert Duran spoke about Cesar Chavez and his legacy during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Glendale's Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center

Zenyeliztli Aztec Dance and Cultural Group delighted the crowds during the city’s 12th annual Cesar Chavez celebration at Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Saturday, March 30, 2013. A mariachi played music for attendees and children played games and made arts and crafts as well.   (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)