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Mexican Fiesta Committee of Fort Madison, Inc.

We are a 501c (3) nonprofit organization, and we were incorporated in June 1984. The corporation's purpose is to foster pride in our cultural heritage through the observance of the Mexican Fiesta in Fort Madison, Iowa, to provide scholarships for deserving individuals, and to purchase books that promote the Mexican culture for the Fort Madison Public Libraries.

The Fiest Committee holds a regular meeting on the second Sunday of each month. The meetings are open to the public; anyone interested in the Mexican Fiesta is welcome to attend and participate in the committee. We are a fun bunch! PLEASE JOIN US!

BOARD of DIRECTORS

  • Kiki Prado​

  • Kristy Shaw

  • Cathy Ramirez

  • Martha Lees

  • Angela Salazar

COMMITTEES

  • Property: Jordan Prado

  • La Fiesta Dance Troupe: Izzy and Marcy Hind

  • Queens Court Coordinators: Kristy Shaw and Kiki Prado

  • 5K: Patty Martin 

MISSION STATEMENT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Celebrate Spanish Heritage with Local Second Graders

  • Scholarships for Queen Winners

  • Donating Books to the Public Library Regarding Mexican Heritage

OFFICERS

  • President: Angela Salazar

  • Vice President: Martha Lees

  • Secretary: Shannon Prado

  • Treasurer: Linda Burgher

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

  • Dustin Yager

  • Joey Alverez

  • Marcy Hind

  • Gabe Delgado

  • Nora Prado

  • Jordan and Shannon Prado

  • Patty Martin

  • Angelo Lozano

GOALS 

VISION

The Fort Madison Mexican Fiesata works to foster understanding by sharing the heritage, and traditons of the Mexican Village through food, dance and music. The Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta Committee works to support the Fiesta and continue to build an active roll in the community. 

In memory of the loved ones we lost who were detrimental to our continued history. Your love, dedication, and sacrifices you made will never be taken for granted or forgotten! Thank you!

   2023 lost loved ones   

Jesse Juarez Sr

  • Jesse Burgher Sr.

  • Raymond Estrada Jr.

  • Jesse Juarez Sr.

  • Josie Limas ( Martinez)

  • Gerald (GJ) Lozano

  • Mary Mendez (Vasquez)

  • Lucy Prado (Salazar)

  • Brendan Sanders

  • Harold (Peach) Towery

  • Christina Wilson (Mendez)

Jesse Burgher Sr
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