Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/06/2015 -- Latin America's Francisco Solar creator of Cri Cri the most loved Cricket and famous for his character in many of the children's stories, songs and TV shows celebrated his 80th birthday Sunday at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood. Ten Thousand individuals and families showed up at this beautiful outside mall to celebrate with music, dance, song and puppet shows. The Grandson of Solar was the highlight of the day as he signed autographs and shared some of his grandfather's stories with the crowd.
This incredible event was sponsored by the Federation Vera Cruz, USA and spearheaded by their president Angel Morales. With months of planning Mr. Morales and other members of the Federation were able to bring into the US close to 300 children and adults to perform for the huge crowds of watchers. The performers and audience were singing the award winning songs of Francisco Solar, dancing to his music were Vera Cruz's Mariachi's and beautiful Ballet troupe, the Vera Cruz Children's Orchestra and more all attend for a day of Fun, Food and Family.
Plaza Mexico in Lynwood was filled with smiling faces from Adults and children interacting with the clowns, vendors and performers. The performers most all children themselves from ages 5 to 25 did a fantastic job, most visiting the United States for the very first time the excitement they carried with them from their home town Vera Cruz Mexico shined all across the 35 by 25 foot stage. Their talent and professionalism was a huge compliment to their home town Vera Cruz Mexico, surly a beautiful city whose elegance grace shined through in the performances of their children.
Unity Fundraising along with their founder David Kwak and co-founder Jean Rudny also sponsored the event. Their team of 30 volunteers was headed up by their Director of International Development and Co-Founder Brenda Layana who assisted Angel Morales and the Federation to secure this event. The event management was under the direction of music manager and concert producer Gary Monroe and together will all the volunteers helped to make this an event to remember.
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The Birthday of Cri Cri and Francisco Solar will long be remembered, where parents and their children together shared in the fond memories and international flair and history of Cri Cri. Special thanks to Unity Fundraising who graciously donated their time and talent to assist is making this event a success. Special highlight to Angel Morales the president of Federation Vera Cruz, his tireless efforts and attention to detail was the special key that made this day the wonderful success it proved to be.
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