The East LA Mexican Independence Day parade has been happening for 80 years. A popular celebration of Mexica-American culture and heritage, the parade unites the city of Los Angeles. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16.
Dancers in traditional dresses walk East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade on Cesar Chavez Ave. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 2 of 13 A pageant girl in traditional dress rides down Cesar Chavez Ave. on Sunday. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 3 of 13 A person waves a Mexican flag in celebration. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 4 of 13 Pageant girls in traditional dresses ride down East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade on Cesar Chavez Ave. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 5 of 13 Alicia Carrillo, 14, East LA’s only Federation Level Charra, sits atop her horse. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 6 of 13 Dancers in traditional dresses make their way through the parade. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 7 of 13 People dance in the street at East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade on Cesar Chavez Ave. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 8 of 13 Girls in Jalisco dresses from the Galan Cultural Center show off their colors. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 9 of 13 People in traditional Mexican costumes walk down East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade on Cesar Chavez Ave. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 10 of 13 People watch East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade on Cesar Chavez Ave. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 11 of 13 Vatty Othoae wears a cactus-themed dress at the parde. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 12 of 13 Traditional Aztec dancers march down Cesar Chavez Ave. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post 13 of 13 A woman in a Mexican-themed costume arrives at East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
