88.7 The Pulse has you covered from the south side, north side, east side, and west side this festive weekend.
Jeff Kode from Drive Time Live and The Pulse Crew will be broadcasting live from Pete’s Fish and Chips near Mesa Drive and Main Street in Mesa from 2 until 4 p.m. Enjoy the deep fried goodness of chicken, burgers, dogs, shrimp, scallops, and of course, their famous fish and chips! We’ll have Pulse prizes for you. Come say hi and grab some great food!
Let’s start with the south side. Saturday, March 23rd is the 15th Annual Maricopa Salsa Festival. Try some of the best for only $5. The taste testing will be at Copper Sky Regional Park. It all goes down from 2 to 8 p.m. Who will win the $1,000 cash prize? YOU decide! maricopa-az.gov/web/salsa-festival for more information.
Travel to the east side Saturday, and you’ll find entertainment for all ages, all day! Launching at 2 p.m is Mask Alive! Festival of Masks at Pioneer Park. Be engaged with a diverse cast including Chinese Lion Dancers, Mexican folklorico dancers and Mariachis, African music and dancers, not to mention, Japanese Taiko and Brazilian Capoeria Drummers. Food trucks available to fill your your tummy! The fun goes until 6 p.m. More details at culturalcoalition.com/maskalive-our-first-ever-mask-festival.
Anthem Days will feature a carnival, food vendors, and live entertainment. The fun happens both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. It is located at 41703 N Gavilan Peak Parkway.
Sunday, March 24 is Sunday in the Park. The Hi-Dreams Vinyl DJ Collective wil be playing live. Food, drinks, and adult beverages will be available. No cost to attend. Experience a day in the park with family, friends, and pets at Margaret T Hance Park from 1 p.m to sunset (about 6:45 p.m) The February event was cancelled but March will be happening!
There’s only two weekends left at The Renaissance Festival! If you haven’t been yet, you are missing a good time! There’s shopping, shows, savory and sweet food, and more!