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The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco will hold the official ceremony commemorating the 214th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence this coming September 15 at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, where Mexican Consul Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba, along with Mayor London Breed, will celebrate Mexican culture and history in style.
Vallejo Barba will give the traditional "Grito de Independencia" with the Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, as guest of honor. The "Grito" ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m., however, there will be a street party that will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the civic plaza located at 335 McCallister.
"It is an honor for me to join the Consulate of Mexico, MNC Inspiring Success, as well as Mexican citizens in San Francisco and the region to celebrate El Grito de Independencia at the Civic Center," said the Mayor of San Francisco.
"I am proud to be the mayor of a city with a rich history of Latino heritage and to recognize the contributions of our diverse communities. Today, we share a sense of community pride with Mexicans in San Francisco and recognize the way they have helped shape our city," Breed said.
This year, the traditional popular festival, organized in collaboration with the city of San Francisco, MNC Inspiring Success, Carnaval San Francisco and the San Francisco Civic Patriotic Committee, will include performances by the Carlos Moreno Folkloric Ballet, the Yucatecan Jarana Orchestra of the Mayab Association, Mariachi San Francisco and singer Edna Vázquez.
Edna Vázquez is currently the Mexican voice of the group "Pink Martini" and in 2023 she was the guest artist at the San Francisco Symphony's Day of the Dead celebration.
The Mexican consulate said this year's celebration will be very special, as it will include the sale of handicrafts, delicious Mexican snacks, and for the first time, a wrestling show.
This event celebrating the culture, traditions and contributions of Mexicans in San Francisco is supported by several sponsors including COMCAST, the Golden State Warriors, the SF Giants, San Francisco Parks and Recreation, the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs; CLECHA, Teamsters Local 350, Carnaval San Francisco, Talentum, as well as Telemundo 48 and Radio Lazer as media sponsors.
It is worth noting that, additionally, the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco will participate in more than 10 community events commemorating the national holidays throughout the consular district this weekend, which include the placement of a floral offering at the foot of the statue of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Dolores Park in the Mission.
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