{"id":458673,"date":"2026-09-09T22:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T22:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458673\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T22:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T22:32:18","slug":"east-l-a-s-mexican-independence-day-parade-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458673\/","title":{"rendered":"East L.A.\u2019s Mexican Independence Day Parade this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/parade-3-2-1024x720.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"East L.A.\u2019s Mexican Independence Day Parade celebrates 80 years of culture and community this weekend\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nation\u2019s largest and longest-running Mexican Independence Day parade is celebrating a major milestone this year. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastla-parade.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.eastla-parade.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade &amp; Festival <\/a>returns for its 80th annual celebration on Sunday, September 13, 2026. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It brings generations of Angelenos together to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage, and community pride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1946, the beloved East LA tradition has brought families, performers, community leaders, local businesses, and organizations together for a day filled with music, entertainment, food, and festivities.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrating 80 years of East L.A. tradition<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For eight decades, the parade has been more than a procession through the streets. It has become a cherished community tradition where Angelenos can honor the past while celebrating the vibrant culture and people of East Los Angeles today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The annual celebration features a lively parade followed by a festival with music, performances, food, family-friendly activities, and community attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your visit<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 80th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade will take place on Sunday, September 13, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival will follow at 11 a.m., giving visitors plenty of time to enjoy the day\u2019s entertainment, food, and activities. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, including the parade route and Kids Zone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastla-parade.com\/paradedayguide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.eastla-parade.com\/paradedayguide\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">plan your visit to the East L.A. Parade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc6 When: Sunday, September 13, 2026<br \/>\ud83d\udccd Where: East Los Angeles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Courtesy of East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade. 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