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Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
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Plaza de César Chávez is a small, park located in Downtown San Jose. The park is named after César Chávez, who was an American farmer worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. It hosts live music, cultural festivals, arts and crafts fairs, food shows, the official city Christmas tree, and open-air theater. During summer, The park holds free concerts every Thursday.