translated from Spanish: Celebrations of Fiestas Patrias begin with scissors in O’Higgins Park

With a foot of the cueca and accompanied by fonderos, locals and neighbors, the mayor of Santiago, Felipe Alessandri, began the celebrations of the Fiestas Patrias in the central stage of The O’Higgins Park with the traditional scissors.
At 33 chefs, 22 food trucks, 75 craft venues, 10 American fair stands, four bar spaces and the children’s play area, peru is added as a special guest, which will have a taste of its traditions and its typical gastronomy.
In addition, the traditional cuecódromo will maintain its usual space and location for all who want to dance to the rhythm of renowned folk groups.
The artists’ grid will feature the Sonora Palacios, Love Blue, Burst, Giolito and his Combo, Halloween of Bruges and the Viking 5, among many others.
The mayor called for preferred BUSES RED and Metro, especially Franklin, Rodizzoni and Toesca stations to reach O’Higgins Park.
The underground train will extend the train service schedule of Lines 1, 2 and 6 until 00:30 hours between 17 and 22 September.
The anchorages of O’Higgins Park will open their doors to the public on Tuesday, September 17 at 12:00 hours, with a general admission at a special price of $3,000, the rest of the days the value will be $5,000 and the members of the Barrio Santiago Club will receive a discount of 40%.
Tuesday to Saturday hours are from 12:00 to 02:00 hours, with door closing an hour early, while on Sunday the party ends at 21:30 hours.

Original source in Spanish