El Grito de Independencia de México in San Francisco
The annual El Grito celebration took place Sunday in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza on Sunday, with music, food, dancing, Lucha Libre wrestling and more. A collaboration between the city and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, El Grito celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain. The official civic ceremony included the mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, and the Consul General of Mexico Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba.
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Claudia Guerrero, 43, watches dancers perform at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
A dancer performing with the Asociacion Mayab moves their feet in time with the music at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Sisters Rosalia Dzul, 26, left, and Mary Dzul, 30, wear marching eye shadow in the colors of the Méxican flag at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
A luchador leaps off the lucha libre stage at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Francisco Jauregue, 57, and his dog Rusty pose for a portrait at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Jauregue was among the several attendees who brought their dogs to the event.
Audience members cheer during a lucha libre match at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Karina Ahumada, 40, wears bandoliers across her chest at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Ahumada traveled from Santa Cruz to attend the event and represent her culture with love and respect. “Representar la cultura con mucho amor y mucho respeto,” Ahumada said.
Jesus Aguayo, 23, wraps his arm around his partner Anissa Pizano, 23, at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Aguayo was one of the many people who paid homage to the Mexican flag through colorful clothing using the same color palette.
Edna Vazquez performs at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Domingo Badillo, center, tears up as Edna Vazquez performs at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba, right, receives the Mexican flag during the traditional civic address during the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba, left, and Mayor London Breed perform the traditional civic address during the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.