The first Project AZTECA undertook was the development and implementation of an event to observe the quincentennial of Columbus' discovery of America. That event was the 1992 Quincentennial -- Cinco de Mayo Parade. The parade route along Southwest Boulevard encompassed both Missouri and Kansas sides of the state line, reminiscent of the parades in the 40's and 50's. Over 50 entrants and 500 marchers participated that first year. Today the parade has become an annual event with entrants from all over our diverse community.

In 1994, AZTECA began sponsoring a two-day fiesta to complement the parade. Over the course of two days an estimated 9,000 people attended the fiesta. In 2000 the fiesta expanded to a third day and in 2001 estimated attendance was over 30,000. The fiesta has always been a showcase for local entertainers, folkloric dancers and artists. In 2000 national acts were added to the fiesta and in 2001 the first ever fireworks extravaganza was added.
In November of 1993 AZTECA called for a meeting of Latino folkloric performing artists and groups to determine what could be done to further promote these talents. Subsequent meetings led to the formation, in January 1194, of the Coalition of Performing Latino Artists (COPLA). COPLA is dedicated to promoting and preserving the traditional music and dance of Latin nations.

In April of 1994 AZTECA produced "An Evening with COPAL" at Pierson Auditorium at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Area folkloric groups were showcased to a sell out audience.

In October 1995, AZTECA produced "Celebracion De Los Artistas Latinos" at Seville Square on the Country Club Plaza. This two day celebrated the art and dance of the Latin Americas. The work of 10 Latino artists was exhibited on the main floor while folkloric dancers performed on an upper level. AZTECA also developed the Guild of Latino Fine Arts, which was created to promote Latino fine artists and their work. The Guild has held art fairs at Fiesta Hispania in 1995 and 1996. Guild members also exhibited at the 2nd Annual Latino Expo held at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri. The Guild sponsored its first art gallery show November 1, 1996 garnering Positive reviews from Kansas City Star art critic, Alice Thorson. A second gallery show for Mexican American artists was held at the EL Dorado Gallery in July 1997.

In 1998, Azteca in along with Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities sponsored two murals "Anthology of Argentine" a two block long mural along Metropolitan Ave in Kansas City, Kansas and the "South Slavic Heritage Mural" at 719 Minnesota Avenue in downtown KICK.

In 2000 and 2001, Azteca in partnership with Mattie Rhodes Counseling and Art Center sponsored seven joint exhibitions showcasing local and national Latino art and artists at the Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery.