¡Fiesta en la calle! is a free event where residents, businesses, and artists come together to celebrate the region's vibrant and diverse artistic talents.

This lively event transforms Island Street into a hub of creativity and fun, offering a diverse range of free art activities, live music, and games for all to enjoy.

Tents feature local businesses, nonprofits, and artist vendors selling unique, handmade treasures.

Inside Essex Art Center, the Salon Show + Art Sale features over 100 artworks created by artists of all ages from the Merrimack Valley and beyond.

Teaching artists perform demonstrations highlighting educational offerings in ceramics, animation, laser engraving, and more!

Your partnership in bringing this much-loved community celebration of arts and culture to life will foster name recognition and guarantee good vibes to you and/or your business!

We believe in transparency. Here's where your money goes when you support Fiesta en la calle.

2026 Fiesta en la calle Budget	Amount
Live Music Performances	$5,000.00
Banners, Flyers, Signs, and Postcards	$4,500.00
Materials for Art Activities	$1,500.00
Music Curator / MC	$1,000.00
Lunch, snacks, and gatorade for 60 volunteers	$1,000.00
Design Fees for Marketing Materials	$1,000.00
Porta Potty Rental	$900.00
T-shirts for volunteers and staff (75 shirts)	$900.00
Teaching Artist Payments	$875.00
Dunk Tank	$800.00
Police Detail (City of Lawrence)	$800.00
Gallery Attendant Payments	$800.00
Sound Technician	$500.00
Face Painting	$375.00
Free Snacks for Attendees	$300.00
Trash Cleanup	$250.00
Grand Total	$20,500.00

Sponsor Fiesta en la calle 2026

Help us bring more than 2,000 residents together to celebrate arts, culture, and community!

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