iEl Rey! Legendary singer Vicente Fernández is getting a street in Los Angeles County named after him. More on 'Chente':
Sports Arena was renamed "Avenida Vicente Fernández" Friday in honor of the late Mexican ranchera and mariachi singer who died at 81 last year and who frequently performed at the venue.
Friday's renaming ceremony in Pico Rivera -- which included a sign unveiling -- took place at the corner of Rooks Road and what, until now, had been known as Sports Arena Drive. "The city of Pico Rivera is honored to pay tribute to this legendary singer and international star with this street renaming," Mayor Monica Sanchez said during the ceremonies, which were attended by an estimated 170 people, including fans and local dignitaries.
"With Vicente Fernández performing numerous shows at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, we as the City Council felt it was appropriate to honor Vicente with his own street that leads to the very venue where he performed countless times for thousands of loyal fans," Sanchez added.
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