We honor Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day from the 15th of September through Oct. 15 each year through a meaningful roster of events, including community processions, film screenings, and come-one, come-all fiestas.<\/p>\n
In Southern California, there are numerous ways to commemorate the Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s “Grito de Dolores” and the origins of Mexican independence, including at a large-scale parade that arrives before Mexican Independence Day, which is Sept. 16.<\/p>\n
Begin your revelries early, on Sept. 13, at the East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival<\/a>, a free daylong event. <\/p>\n The parade, which includes “a display of floral floats, folkl\u00f3rico dancers, equestrian teams, and high-energy marching teams,” begins at 10 a.m., and arriving by Metro is recommended.<\/p>\n East LA Civic Center Station is near the well-attended event, which is celebrating 80 years in 2026; find directions and tips on attending at this site.<\/a><\/p>\n Also taking place on Sept. 13 is the beloved Fiestas Patrias<\/a> at Plaza M\u00e9xico in Lynwood. <\/p>\n A host of performers will gather together to musically remember “… the moment Mexico began its path to freedom,” with special Mexican Independence Day Grito ceremony; bell ringing and “shouting a patriotic cry” is also on the celebratory schedule.<\/p>\n The 18th Annual Hola Mexico Film Festival<\/a>, the “largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico,” returns Sept. 25 through Oct. 3. <\/p>\n The Montalb\u00e1n Theater in Hollywood, Regal Cinemas LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, and other locations will welcome filmmakers for screenings, Q&As, and other cinematic festivities.<\/p>\n “Antigone: In the Language of Kings”<\/a> is the annual theatrical event at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades this fall. <\/p>\n Set to shimmer on select nights through Oct. 3, the reimagining of the classic play visits “… the vibrant world of pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico” while pondering “… themes of loyalty, familial duty, and the clash between divine and state edict.” <\/p>\n Aztec mythology will play a central role in the stirring stage presentation, an event filled with music and poetic flair.<\/p>\n Lucha Libre is headed to a McDonald’s in Whittier, and, a few days later, a Van Nuys McDonald’s. El Hijo de Rey will be in attendance, and luchadores from Tijuana and the Golden State, too.<\/p>\n The Whittier McDonald’s address is 15000 Whittier Boulevard, and the lucha fun is happening from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18.<\/p>\n The Van Nuys McDonald’s location is 7045 Van Nuys Boulevard, the date is Sept. 26, and the hours are also 5 to 7 p.m.; prizes and other special doings will festoon both festivities.<\/p>\n Lucha Libre is also returning to the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach in late September; find dates, meet & greets with luchadores, and other energetic events, all running from Sept. 23 through 27, at the MOLAA site.<\/a><\/p>\n Latino Restaurant Week<\/a> is another major Long Beach highlight; the dates are Oct. 5 through 11 and over a dozen restaurants are signed up to participate.<\/p>\n