Pops Fernandez Headlines the Biggest Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Los Angeles

An all-day festival in Carson featuring cultural and public-spirited performances and various entertainment for the entire family will mark the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. The event will take place June 10 and is open to the public. 

Non-stop entertainment will feature the best Filipino American entertainers in Southern California and food and display booths. A Flag raising ceremony will kick off the day’s ceremonies at 7:30 a.m. and a parade of regional organizations from the Philippines and America at 10 a.m.

Topping the list of this year’s guests is entertainer, TV host and actress, Pops Fernandez.  Dubbed as the Philippines’ “Concert Queen” for the last four decades, Pops has performed internationally and locally in sold out shows, arenas and previously with ensembles before transitioning from music acting on the big screen to hosting successful TV shows like Penthouse Live! and ASAP.  She also had record-breaking ticket sales for her concert called Shindig which achieved praise through album sales and international tours from 1999-2002 and two box office films through Viva Entertainment.

In the City of Carson, which is home to the largest concentration of Filipinos outside of the Philippines, the celebration of Philippine Independence Day is a yearly festival that draws thousands of Filipinos and non-Filipinos of all ages from all over Southern California.  It is a commemoration of the birth of the Philippine republic after more than 300 years of Spanish rule.  It is the premiere Filipino event in the United States.

The citizens of the great City of Carson, extend sincere appreciation to the Filipino Community of Carson for their exceptional dedication in ensuring a successful event each year to celebrate this important historical occasion.  It is truly a delight to see the diversity of Carson celebrated through cultural events such as this. Thank you for giving the community the opportunity to see and experience the richness of Philippine history and culture, and for making a wonderful contribution to the ethnic diversity that makes Carson great, that is the consensus of the people of Carson.

The celebration is a joint undertaking of the City of Carson and the Filipino Community of Carson.  

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 10 

Cost: Free

Details: Veterans Park 310-830-9991 or 424-202-1463

Venue: Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave., Carson