- TFC celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence with the City of Carson
- Celebrate this very important event in history in this all-day festival on June 9 at the Veterans Park
The City of Carson and the Philippine Independence Day Foundation present the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 9, at the Veterans Park on 22400 S. Moneta Avenue. This commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.
The whole day affair starts at 7:30 A.M. with a flag raising in front of Veterans Park. This will be followed by an ecumenical service led by Rev. Emmanuel Orendain, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and then a community mass celebrated by Rev. Father Albert Avenido of St.Philomena Catholic Church. There will then be the presentation of colors and the parade led by City of Carson Mayor Albert Robles.
The rest of the day will be dedicated to cultural and musical entertainment and various activities for the whole family.
Myx TV, the only English-language multicultural Asian American entertainment network in the United States, will be showcasing their various talents from 1:00–2:00 P.M. The Myx TV Hour will be hosted by social media phenomenon Jessica Lesaca.
Philippines’ Soul Princess Jona and Rockoustic Heartthrob Sam Milby will headline the TFC Hour. BA correspondent Steve Angeles and Adobo Nation’s L.A.Chika reporter Anna Diaz host this 60 minute mini-show.
Celebrate this very important event in history in this all-day festival on June 9 at the Veterans Park. Go to the Philippine Independence Day Foundation Facebook page or check out @pidfcarson on Instagram®. You may also call Carson Veterans Park at 310-830-9991 for more information.
