Mexican Independence Day in Coachella Valley
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The celebration of Mexican Independence Day is commonly referred to as "El Grito"
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After Miguel Hidalgo, a Catholic priest and revolutionary whose words on September 16, 1810, sparked the war that won Mexico independence from Spain.
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The city used to host "the El Grito Fiestas Patrias" celebrations, But the COVID-19 pandemic forced an end to them in 2020.
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After three years, the festival is coming back to the Park at Rancho Las Flores on Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m.
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The occasion is a family affair, and children are invited to participate in a number of games and activities.
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There will be seven musical acts, including Grupo Karisma, Los 2 De La S, and Los Morros del Norte.
At the event, alcohol will not be permitted; however, food will be sold by a number of truck vendors.
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Live performances by Banda la Reyna del Valle and Mariachi Coachella will start at 5:30 p.m.
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The festivities will also feature Mexican folkloric dancing and a performance by the dancing horse troop Escaramuza Charra Alteza.
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