In 1872, San Jose City fathers were compelled to build a magnificent tree-lined, seven-mile-long brick road from downtown San Jose to the newly designated Alum Rock Park, which was a gift from the State of California to the people of San Jose. This path can be traveled today on Alum Rock Avenue, and ARVBA embraces the historic significance of this route. (click here for more)

ARVBA’s Annual San Jose Salsa Festival takes place in Alum Rock Village every August. Click here for more information about his event.

2008 Light Up The Village

Thanks to the members of our community, the 2008 Light Up The Village event was our most successful year yet! The flash photo gallery below features some images from the festival, and click here to download our 2008 event poster.