Whale Fiesta at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium this Sunday

In celebration of the Pacific gray whales' southbound migration and to herald the beginning of the whale-watching season, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will be holding its annual Whale Fiesta this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the American Cetacean Society Los Angeles chapter, this educational and fun-filled day should offer something of interest for all ages, and will be held rain or shine.

Over 20 marine-life organizations will be at the 40th annual event, with exhibits and information about whale protection and awareness.

Attendees can take part in myriad activities, including face painting, music, games, contests, origami, and marine mammal-related arts and crafts projects, including helping to build a life-size sand sculpture of a blue whale.

Admission is free and includes access to the Aquarium's Exploration Center, Aquatic Nursery and Marine Research Library.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro.

-- Kelly Burgess

Photo: Whale sculpture created out of sand at a Whale Fiesta event. Credit: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

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[Ark Lady (Ark Animals)]

This brings back memories! I grew up in San Pedro when the American Cetacean Society was formed and we used to have a whale fiesta back then (197os) and somewhere I have some of the photos.

Back then there was no Cabrillo Marine Aquarium--it was the Cabrillo Marine Museum and it was instrumental in working to educate people about whales and the local sea environment.

Today the original director is still active and the auditorium at the aquarium is named after him and many of the world's best cetacean experts speak during the training of the volunteer naturalists starting in the fall.