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Selena tribute concert and look-alike contest takes place this Saturday at Aurora's Global Fest
This Saturday, the City of Aurora will celebrate the legacy of Tejano music queen Selena at Global Fest.
The one-day festival is Aurora's signature event championing its many cultures.
A young musician who grew up in Aurora is excited to perform the tribute to the iconic star.
Selena by Mayra Alejandra
"Aurora is amazing, I love Aurora. It has all different types of people," said Mayra Alejandra. Performing at Global Fest is a dream come true for Alejandra.
And it's her belief that Selena too would have loved taking the stage at the celebration of international cultures.
"Her goal was to unite. And this unites people, and that's what we need more than ever right now. We need unison. We need each other," added Alejandra.
She admires how Selena overcame barriers and stayed true to herself, when others tried to limit her.
"Her music, it just, it makes me so happy and it makes everyone happy. Including the beats, the lyrics, they each have like a message, a happy message," said Alejandra.
Selena by Mayra Alejandra
She says it stands to reason that Selena maintains such a hold on our culture, even 30 years after her death. She feels shaped by Selena herself and understands why others derive so much joy from her tribute performances.
"She was full of love and compassionate and so down to earth that people could relate to her," said Alejandra. "She's a star that was shining her own light, she was a true star."
Performing as Selena -- says Mayra Alejandra -- is about sharing happiness.
Global Fest will also feature a Selena look-alike contest. CBS Colorado is excited to be a sponsor. Your Aurora reporters will be there.
Global Fest takes place this Saturday June 14 from 11AM to 6PM at the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn. Find out more at
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