Photos: Opening day of International Mariachi Conference

Hundreds of student musicians are taking part in the annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol. The mission of the conference is to promote awareness and foster traditional values of Mariachi music and Baile Folklórico through instruction. The culmination is the Espectacular Concert at 7pm Friday and the Festival Garibaldi, 11am-11pm Saturday, both at at Casino Del Sol AVA Amphitheater. For more information, go to tucsonmariachi.org