08/15/2026
For 80 years, East LA has proudly celebrated culture, community, and Mexican Independence Day traditions that unite generations.
Join us for the 80th Anniversary of the East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival - the longest-running Mexican Independence Day Parade outside of Mexico!
🗓️ Sunday, September 13, 2026
🎺 PARADE
🕐 10:00 AM
📺 LIVE on ABC7
🎶 FESTIVAL
🕚 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Cesar Chavez Ave. & Mednik Ave., East Los Angeles
Enjoy:
🎵 Live Music
🤼🏽 Live Lucha Libre
🌮 Cultural Food Trucks
🎭 Traditional Performances
🎨 Interactive Family Zones
🎁 Giveaways
🪅Free Piñata Workshops & Piñatas
Bring your family, your flags, and your East LA pride as we celebrate eight decades of tradition, culture, and community.
♥️ Be Proud. Be Loud. Be East LA.
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