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Hello Everyone,
Please see the schedule of events for Memorial Day weekend below. I tried to
be as detailed as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please
feel free to contact me. If you have any general questions about Los Angeles
concerning safety, weather, food, transportation etc, feel free to ask me.
Please contact Pablo for all questions related to Kolo dancing etc. We are
really looking forward to seeing your groups perform at our 18th Annual
Croatian Independence Street Party. We are positive that the kids and
everyone will have the time of their lives!
I will see you in 1 week!
Hvala !
Danny Dabo
Vice President - Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles
Board Member - Croatian-American Hall of San Pedro
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Friday Night - May 23rd
Welcome to Los Angeles Croatian Party
*9:00 PM to 2:00 AM*
Croatian-American Hall
631 West 9th Street (Croatian Place)
San Pedro, CA 90731
Dance with Croatian DJ will be held at the Croatian Hall bar section
*All ages*
*FREE*
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Saturday Day - May 24th
*10:00 AM -11:30 AM :* Class about Croatian Folk costumes held at the
Croatian Cultural Center, presentation about their history with images and
samples of costumes. w/ Pablo.
Croatian Cultural Center
510 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
*9:00 AM - 4:00 PM:*
Croatian Small Goals Soccer Tournament
"FIELD OF DREAMS"
Corner of Gaffey Street and Westmont
San Pedro, CA 90731
Teams from all over the Western US and all over the country will be playing!
There will be refreshments & snacks at the tournament to purchase
Saturday Night - May 24th
*Free Night for all under 21*
*Suggestions: Universal City Walk, Santa Monica Promenade, Disney Walk, The
Grove, Hang out @ the hotel pool*
*(There is no organized event for this evening, so please feel free to check
out our city)*
*Saturday Night - May 24th*
*Croatian Party Bus to OC Club*
*21+ only,* *ID's will be checked*
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*9PM - 3AM*
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*Party Bus going to the Landmark Lounge in Newport Beach in Orange County!*
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*Buses Picking up at the Crowne Plaza Hotel promptly @ 9!*
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To reserve your spot on the bus please respond to socalcroatians@aol.com by
no later than Weds, May 21st. A good number of seats have already been sold.
For your safety and convenience the buses have been organized by
Croatian-American Hall, San Pedro.
$30 includes: transportation, VIP entrance and limited drinks on the bus.
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Sunday May 25th 2008
1:30 PM: Croatian mass at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church (870 West 8th
Street, San Pedro) with groups dressed in traditional costumes.
2:30 PM: Procession from the Church to Croatian-American Club (631 West 9th
Street) [about 3 blocks]
*Famous Croatian Street Party* -* 3:00PM to 10:00 PM*
3:00 PM: Program Starts (9th st-Croatian Place between Gaffey and Grand)
*Tambura Hrvatska Loza will play inside for acoustic reasons.
Master of Ceremonies: Jack Baric
Welcome: Vladimir Lonza, President of the Croatian American Club
1. Singing of National Anthems by Frank Politeo
2. Recognition of Dignitaries:
-Mayor of Los Angeles Mr. Antonio Villaraigosa
- Councilwoman of Los Angeles' 15th District
-Honorable Janice Hahn
- Superior Court of Los Angeles
- Honorable Judge Marlene Kristovich
- President of the Croatian Cultural Center of Great LA
- Ms. Alxious Bailey
- President of American Dalmatian Club
- Mr. Gojko Spralja
- President of the Croatian National Association
- Dr. Mirko Giaconni
- The Council General of Croatia
- Mr. Ante Barbir
3. Croatian folk dances and music
1.-Hrvatska Ruza, stari splitski plesovi
2.-Kardinal Stepinac, Slavonija
3.-Hrvataska loza, Zagorje
intermezzo
5.- Hrvatska Ruza, Istarski plesovi
6.-Kardinal Stepinac, Bunjevacko kolo
7.- K&T Croatia, Madarski hrvati.
8.-Hrvatska Ruza, Geni Kameni
****All Kolo dancers & their teachers/managers will receive a FREE Lunch
compliments of the Croatian-American Hall*
4. Bosko Ciklic with Tihomir & Suzie and *Grupa Zrinski* & a SUPRISE
Croatian singer will be performing outside for your listening and dancing
pleasure. Hundreds of Croats dancing on the street similar to a huge
Dalmatian Festa................*The concert on the street ends @ 10PM*
*Sunday Night May 25th*
*10:00 PM - 2:00 PM*
"After Street Party - Party"
The Croatian Celebration continues @ The Croatian Cultural Center located 3
blocks from the Street Party!!
Croatian DJ - Dancing in a Club Style atmosphere
All Ages !!
*$10 @ the door*
Croatian Cultural Center
510 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
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*Adresses and numbers*
Croatian American Hall 631 w 9th st, San Pedro, Ca 90731
310 547.9484
Croatian Cultural Center 510 w 7th st, San Pedro, Ca 90731
310-833.0103
Mary Star of the Sea 870 West 8th Street
(310) 833-3541
Crowne Plaza Hotel
601 S Palos Verdes St
San Pedro, CA 90731
*Free Hotel Shuttle within 5 miles radius of hotel from 8AM to 10PM
everyday!!*
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*Pablo Sepulveda-Rosso*
*Cultural Director Croatian Cultural Center*
*424.206.3154*
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*Danny Dabo*
*Vice-President Croatian Cultural Center*
*310.951.6900*
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*Alxious Bailey *
*President Croatian Cultural Center*
*714.475.8497*
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*Check out WEBSITES for more info on ALL the Weekend Events!!!*
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*www.socalcroats.com*
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*www.lacroatian.com*
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*www.croatianculture.org*
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*http://www.udruga.com/*
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www.*marystar.org* <http://www.marystar.org> Croatian Mission @ San Pedro
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www.*croatianchurch.org* <http://www.croatianchurch.org> Croatian Catholic
Church
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