Antonio Garra Day

Antonio Garra Day
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
12:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.

The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the First San Diego Courthouse Museum announce Antonio Garra Day, which will occur on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Antonio Garra Day

Come celebrate the life of Antonio Garra and others who worked to secure a better future for California Indians. Enjoy:

• Bird Singers
• Speeches
• Demonstrations
• Exhibits

This event is free and open to the public.

Antonio Garra

Antonio Garra was a Native American Patriot who fought for the tribal rights and sovereignty of Southern California and Northern Baja. He was illegally executed on January 10, 1852, by the citizens of California during a mass anti-Native American hysteria at the beginning of statehood. When Garra was asked to state any last words, he replied, “Gentlemen, I ask your pardon for all my offenses and expect yours in return.”

This event is a celebration of Garra’s life and others who fought to secure the future of the California Indians during the post-California Mission era. Join us for the testimonies given for the celebration of his life.

Featuring

Annalee Trujillo, Dr. Stan Rodriguez, Black Mountain Bird Singers, Assemblymember James Ramos, Pal ‘A’Tingve Singers, Superior Court Judge Howatt, Descendants of the Californios, Kumeyaay Digueno Land Conservancy, Traditional Games and Crafts, and more.

Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Pala Band of Mission Indians

For more information, contact the Pala Band of Mission Indians:
760-891-3500 | www.palatribe.com

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