Fiesta Navideña has become a fashionable tradition for almost 5 decades.

Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza and his daughter, Dania, took part in the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women.

JUAN ESPARZA LOERA

jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com

Fresno

If you walked into the Fresno Fields by Wedgewood Sunday morning expecting to hear mariachi music, see a mini version of a Mexican Christmas and watch models dance to different eras of music, then you were at the 47th Fiesta Navideña.

The tradition organized by the League of Mexican American Women is part of the group’s golden anniversary efforts to raise $50,000 for scholarships.

“I welcome you to celebrate our culture,” said league president Martha Espinosa-Kroll. “You will see that through the music of mariachi, in the centerpieces, in las posadas.”

The sold-out event featured music by Mariachi Universal, a performance by Los Niños de Aztlán, a silent auction, and a fashion show.

RomeAnna Saldívar sprinkles flowers during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com

The Three Wise Men showed up at the end to distribute candy.

Lilia González Chávez, who coordinated the celebration, said the Betty Rodríguez scholarships will benefit local students.

“We want to raise $50,000 in scholarships for our 50th year,” she said.

Among the models was Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza, who strutted the stage with his daughter Dania.

Two girls peer from behind an adult model during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Tiffany Nab models a wedding dress during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Vivian Paz models during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Manuel Aguilar participated as a model during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Cataleya Martínez models during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Ben and María Klassen dance with son Rubén during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Alyssa Flores of KFSN Channel 30 emceed the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Dancers with Los Niños de Aztlán perform during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com A dancer with Los Niños de Aztlán dances during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com A couple dances during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Manuel Aguilar “picks” cotton during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Sophie Velásquez and Franco Peraza dance to ‘Zoot Suit Boogie’ during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Jim Oftedal takes a swing during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com Anija Saldívar models during the 47th Fiesta Navideña Fashion Show at Fresno Fields on Dec. 4, 2022. The fundraiser was sponsored by the League of Mexican American Women. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com