East Los Angeles will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade and festival on Sunday.
The beloved traditional Mexican Independence Day Parade will return to East Los Angeles Sunday, and this year's theme is "Empowering Latina Women In Our Community."As grand marshal, notable actor, producer and "Live with Kelly and Mark" co-host Mark Consuelos will lead this year's festivities, which will include live music, cultural entertainment, attractions, food and fun for the entire family.
WATCH | Mark Consuelos gears up for Mexican Independence Day Parade: 'It's a celebration of our culture'Hosted by ABC7 Eyewitness News anchor Jovana Lara and weathercaster Danny Romero, the parade will broadcast live from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on ABC7. The parade route will travel east on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, starting from Mednik Avenue and culminating at Record Avenue.
The festivities will continue at the Grand Festival on Mednik Avenue, between East César E. Chávez Avenue and First Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For 77 years, the Comite Mexicano Civico Patriotico has been the driving force behind the iconic Mexican Independence Day ParadeAs a symbol of unity and tradition for the Mexican community, the parade attracts thousands of multigenerational participants and attendees, and consistently surpasses attendance expectations year after year.
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