Noche Mexicana: A Night of Mariachi, Quermesse & Cantaritos

✨Noche Mexicana: A Night of Mariachi, Quermesse & Cantaritos✨

🎺Mariachi Night Fundraiser at Rock Island Bridge🌉

Join the Central Area Betterment Association (CABA) for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, culture, food, and traditions that bring our community together! On September 10, 2026, step onto the historic Rock Island Bridge for a one-of-a-kind night featuring the soulful sounds of Mariachi Embajador Jalisciense, traveling directly from Los Altos, Jalisco, along with a vibrant folkloric dance performance, authentic Mexican cuisine, and handcrafted Cantaritos. This isn't just a night of music; it's a celebration of community, culture, and connection, all while supporting CABA's 2026 community programming and our beloved Día de los Muertos celebration.
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THE EVENING🌇

7:00 PM — VIP Experience Begins✨
VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive dinner service, live singer, and a special welcome from our Catrina models.

8:00 PM — General Admission Doors Open🚪
General admission guests will enjoy standing-room access to the celebration, with bar service available for purchase.

8:00 PM — Folkloric Dance Performance💃
Experience the beauty and tradition of Mexican folkloric dance.

8:30 PM–10:30 PM — Mariachi Embajador Jalisciense🎺🎻
Our main headliner, performing live and traveling directly from Los Altos, Jalisco!

10:30 PM — Mariachi Concludes⌛
Enjoy farewell music as we begin bringing the evening to a close.

11:00 PM — Event Concludes
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AUTHENTIC QUERMESSE CUISINE🌮

Come hungry! Our Quermesse-inspired celebration will feature handcrafted plates from three of our local food vendors:

Tacos
Quesabirrias
Pambazos
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SIGNATURE CANTARITOS🍹

What's a Mexican celebration without a Cantarito?

Our mixologists have created three exclusive tequila-infused Palomas, each served in a beautifully decorated Cantarito that you can take home as a keepsake!

“Rail & Fire” Paloma🔥
Una Familia Reposado Tequila, grapefruit, jalapeño, honey & lime

“Mother of Dragon Fruit” Paloma🐉
Una Familia Blanco Tequila, elderflower, dragon fruit & lemon

“Trestle in Paradise” Paloma🌴
Una Familia Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, mango, lime & Tajín

Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
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YOUR TICKET SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY🎟️

By joining us, you're helping CABA continue its work throughout the Central Avenue community, including youth programming, arts and culture, community events, neighborhood initiatives, and our annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Come celebrate with us, enjoy incredible music and food, and be part of a night that brings our community together. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your dancing shoes.

📅September 10th, 2026

📍Rock Island Bridge (1799 American Royal Dr, KCMO 64102)

Free street parking is available on American Royal Dr, and paid garage parking is available in the West Bottoms Garage.

🚪VIP Doors: 7:00 PM
🎟️General Admission: 8:00 PM
🎻🎺Mariachi: 8:30–10:30 PM
🥂Event Ends: 11:00 PM

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

¡Nos vemos allí!