Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School won this year’s student showcase Thursday at the 42nd annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
Other winners among student performers included: CompañĂa de Danza FolkĂłrica AZ; Ballet Folkorico Tapatio Grupo Infantil; and Mariachi Puma de Roskruge.
The popular annual gathering in Tucson started off Wednesday with workshops and other activities for mariachi musicians and folklorico performers of all ages.
On Saturday, a full day of mariachi music and Mexican food is set for Fiesta de Garibaldi at downtown’s at Jacomé Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.
The conference ends Sunday with a mariachi-infused Catholic Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave.

