The Fiesta del Sol Shine Starts on Thursday

While many of the city's most popular festivals shaved a day off their schedules this year in the wilting economic climate, Fiesta del Sol burns up Pilsen for four days beginning Thursday. Best of all, it's free: free admission, no alcohol, and no smoking or tobacco.

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Fiesta del Sol. © Jennifer Roche