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Fiesta de la Flor 2019 lineup: Here's what you need to know about the Selena festival
Get ready to Bidi Bidi Bom Bom at the next Fiesta de la Flor in Corpus Christi. Here's the latest on the 2019 music lineup.
Fiesta de la Flor 2019 lineup: Here's what you need to know about the Selena festival Get ready to Bidi Bidi Bom Bom at the next Fiesta de la Flor in Corpus Christi. Here's the latest on the 2019 music lineup. Check out this story on caller.com: https://www.caller.com/story/entertainment/people/selena/2019/02/15/fiesta-de-la-flor-2019-lineup-selena-quintanilla-festival-corpus-christi/2816591002/
Meagan Falcon, Corpus Christi Caller Times Published 12:03 p.m. CT Feb. 15, 2019 | Updated 5:23 p.m. CT April 6, 2019
Take a look at who is making a stop in Corpus Christi for Fiesta de la Flor 2019. Meagan Falcon, Corpus Christi
Get ready to pull out the iconic purple jumpsuit!
Corpus Christi and Citgo announced the lineup for Fiesta de la Flor 2019 today at the Selena Auditorium.
The fifth annual festival, which pays tribute to the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, will be April 12-13 in Corpus Christi.
City and county elected officials were on hand in the audience for the big announcement.
Selena's sister Suzette Quintanilla said other cities have wanted the festival but Selena's hometown in South Texas is where it should be.
"This is where it belongs," she said. "We worked very hard and we had a dream and unfortunately (Selena is) not here to celebrate it but she kind of is because we're doing it for her."
Before the announcement, a video highlighting the best moments from past years of the festival was shown.
New this year? The Tejano Lowrider Extravaganza, which will feature nationally acclaimed and award-winning cars and trucks.
The cars will be on display inside the American Bank Center arena.
THE 2019 LINEUP FOR FIESTA DE LA FLOR
Little Joe Y Familia will headline the first night.
Gilbert Velasquez is bringing a group to showcase Latin and Tejano legends including Latin Grammy nominees David Marez and Ram Herrera, Tejano Music Award winners Oscar G and Stevie D, two-time Latin Grammy winner Joe Posada and Ricardo Castillon who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tejano Music Awards.
Singer/songwriter Leslie Grace, who was nominated for a Latin Grammy, will headline on Saturday and will be joined by regional Mexican singer Luis Coronel, Noriel, Farina and Play-N-Skillz known for the hit song "Si Una Vez (If I Once)."
Tejano superstar "La Voz" Jay Perez and Jenny and the Mexicats will return and Mariachi Companas de America also will take the stage.
Freddie Records artist Lucky Joe and his band, John Michael Mraz, Erick Y Su Grupo Massore and Raulito con Grupo Remedio also will perform.
The "Anything for Selenas" car from the movie "Selena" starring Jennifer Lopez will be on display.
Also on hand will be Double Trouble, the 2019 Lowrider Magazine "Lowrider Car of the Year." The paint job was done in Corpus Christi.
Singer and actress Adrienne Bailon of "The Real" and the "Cheetah Girls" will sit down and chat with Suzette Quintanilla in the Selena Auditorium during the festival to talk about her love of Selena and her enduring legacy.
Tickets are on sale and VIP tickets are available giving fans early access and the chance to skip lines.
The festival has had a $54 million economic impact on the area, according to festival officials.
"Cheetah Girls" star @AdrienneBailon will be making an appearance at this year's Fiesta de la Flor. via @callerdotcompic.twitter.com/5NszECLo4I
— Meagan Falcon (@meaganfalcon) February 15, 2019
WHAT'S BACK AT FIESTA DE LA FLOR?
The Laredo Taco Company will be back along with El Mercado, which offers an array of vendors, and is sponsored by Herman and Herman.
L&F Distributors and Chevy Dealership also are returning as sponsors and HEB will sponsor the big fireworks at the end of the two-day event.
Can't get enough Selena? Here's more on the Queen of Tejano.
TICKETS TO 2019 FIESTA DE LA FLOR
When is it? 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 and noon Saturday, April 13
Where is it? North Bayfront Park in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas
How much is it? $15 per day for advance sales; $25 for access to the two-day festival; $20 per day at the door. Buy tickets at https://www.facebook.com/fiestadelaflorcc/ or visit https://www.fiestadelaflor.com/.
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Fiesta de la Flor 2019 lineup announcement
Suzette Quintanilla announces the lineup for the 2019 Fiesta de la Flor at an event in the Selena Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times
A look back at the last Fiesta de la Flor during an event for the 2019 Fiesta de la Flor in the Selena Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times
Corpus Christi visitors bureau's CEO Paulette Kluge during an event for the 2019 Fiesta de la Flor in the Selena Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times
Heidi Hovda (right) of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau talks with Suzette Quintanilla (center) and CVB CEO Paulette Kluge as they announce the lineup for the 2019 Fiesta de la Flor in the Selena Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times
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