“I started working here last year, and I am surprised that nothing is going on today.” “There are usually Aztec warriors dancing in the square and people in the square watching them,” Padilla said.

Juan Padilla, a museum guide for the America Tropical Interpretive Center, said he was surprised by the lack of celebration in the area. In years past, the street hosted performances and all-day celebrations, and typically, men dressed as Aztec warriors performed and the shops bustled with families from the L.A.

“It was like this last year at the height of the pandemic and it has continued into this year” “People are unsure about whether or not to attend events because of being around a big crowd of people,” De La Riva said. Olivia De La Riva, a museum guide at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles, said that visitors are still cautious of crowds due to COVID-19.

“It is a little disappointing that there is nothing going on here.”Īt Olvera Street, El Grito was celebrated Wednesday with speakers, flag presentations and a musical performance, but also pulled disappointing numbers. “I came here with my family today and was looking forward to the many things to do here at Olvera Street,” Felipe Rodriguez said. Los Angeles, which according to recent census data has a population of more than 3 million Mexicans, is typically home to numerous city-wide celebrations of the holiday, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these celebrations have been downsized or even canceled by organizers. While the first day commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest from the small town of Dolores, Mexico, whose call ignited the beginning of the war against the Spanish, the second day commemorates Mexico’s official independence. 15 and Dia de La Independencia (Independence Day) on Sept. This week, Mexican Americans across Los Angeles celebrated Mexico’s Independence Day, which is commemorated by a two-day celebration that includes El Grito de Dolores (The Cry of Dolores) on Sept. “We have come here a couple of times and there is usually a big crowd for this day, but I guess because of the pandemic nobody wanted to come.” “I am surprised that there are not a lot of people here today for Mexican Independence Day.” Javier Gonzalez said. was relatively quiet and empty, a far cry from the typical celebration that takes place on Sept. But with the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, the famous street - typically known for its influx of communities all across L.A. At Olvera Street in Downtown Los Angeles, Mexican Independence Day typically draws large crowds for a vibrant celebration filled with games, dancing and carts of food.

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