August 21, 1998
The first tuna cannery was built in the early 1900's in San Diego and the last cannery was closed down in the 1984. For three-quarters of a century, the men and women who worked in the cannery were a part of our precious history. Women and men of Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Anglo and Mexican descent all played an important role in the development of America's finest city. These groups all worked together in an industry that was undoubtably part and parcel of the American dream.
All San Diegans whose parents or relatives worked in the canneries are also invited to attend the celebration along with former cannery workers and their families. The event will honor the workers who made it possible for San Diego's tuna industry to flourish for so many years. Radio Latina, The Port District of San Diego, The League of United Latin American Citizens, and the Chicano Federation are all sponsoring the event.
The celebration will feature food, entertainment and other festivities. Featured bands are Chunky and Los Alacranes, and The New Generation, a band which mixes a variety of styles including rock, jazz and oldies. The free labor day celebration is the first of its kind and will take place on September 7, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Crosby Park in Barrio Logan.
For more information contact Bea Estrada at 423-5014.
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