31 Jul The 71st Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival
Presenting: ‘Mexico’s Year Celebration in Los Angeles’
Celebrating 86th anniversary of Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico
Parade: Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Vesper Public Relations. Los Angeles, August 2017. The 71st Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival, the biggest and the longest running parade in United States, returns to celebrate Mexican independence.
This year’s parade, with the motto “Celebración del Año de México en Los Ángeles” (Celebrating the Year of Mexico in Los Angeles), will take place September 10 , 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m with Mexico City as the guest-of-honor.
The press conference takes place September 8, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mexican Consulate, located at 2401 W 6th St.Los Angeles, CA.
The parade’s organizing committee, Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico (“el Comité”), celebrates its 86th anniversary and is an institution that has stood as one of the pillars of the Mexican-American community in Los Angeles since its inception in 1931. This year, “el Comité” will have the honor of welcoming and sharing this culture and tradition with the state of Nayarit, Mexico, which is celebrating its hundredth anniversary of its foundation.
VIP ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs till 9:45 a.m. immediately followed by the parade.
The parade will include dignitaries from Los Angeles and Mexico: Supervisor Hilda Solís, Mexican Consulate, Ambassador Carlos García de Alva, councilors Jose Huizar, Gil Cedillo, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, Congressman Jimmy Gómez and California Senator Kevin de León.
In its 71st year of running the parade is now known as a symbol of union and joy, gathering hundreds of thousands of participants and attendees each year surpassing every expectation.
Since its foundation in 1931, Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico has established itself as a pillar of the Mexican-American community in Los Angeles.
Important television networks ABC7, will conduct a live broadcast for two hours, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival, is presented by the Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico, produced by Jive Live Entertainment, and endorsed by the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles, and the County of Los Angeles.
The parade route will be through, E. Cesar Chávez Blvd. starting at Mednik St. and ending at Gage Ave. The celebration will continue at Belvedere Park (Mednik and First) with music performances, entertainment, attractions, food vendors, merchandise, interactive displays and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss it!!
About Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico:
Founded in 1931, the Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation of Mexican roots and culture. Their mission is to promote and celebrate Mexican heritage in Los Angeles. Among their activities, the CMCP presents three annual events: El Grito at the L.A. City Hall, Ms. Señorita Mexican Patriotic Fiestas Pageant, and the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
Sponsored in part by:
Wells Fargo, Goya Foods, Metro PCS, Altamed, Delta Airline, Diana’s Mexican Food, Consulate (SRE), Councilor
José Huizar District 14-Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, City of Los Angeles, Univisión 34, ABC 7, and
Telemundo.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact:
Judy Roldan
Main: (562) 682-0030
judy@terramarketingplatforms.com
Sergio Tinoco
Main: (323) 816-8819
rusticoimports@gmail.com
Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico
6035 Pacific Blvd.
Huntington Park, 90255
Office: (323) 587-6177
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