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MISSION, Texas— Cámara de Comercio Internacional (CAMCOIN), City of Mission and Mission Event Center invite you to their eight annual event “Noche Mexicana: Grito de Independencia” on Saturday, September 16 from 4pm to 11pm and Sunday, September 17 from 4pm to 9pm at the Mission Event Center located at 200 N Shary Rd, Mission, TX 78572 celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
This event brings recognized artists, artesanos and merchants who represent the rich, Mexican culture. It attracts 8,000+ people based on previous events. Here, attendees will enjoy attractions in two stages including mariachi, the nationally-recognized UTRGV Ballet Folklórico, and Mission Parks and Recreations Folklórico. Live performances also include Grupo Galan, Sonora de Mike and Grupo Ascenso.
On Saturday, the event will kickoff at 5pm with internationally traveling monologue showcasingbiographical work of Frida Kahlo that narrates the life of the artist from her childhood, her sadness, joys and successes presented by Nora de la Cruz. At 7pm, a representative of the Mexican Consulate in McAllen will do the reenactment of the traditional Grito de Independencia “Cry of Independence.” Bring your colorful Mexican clothes to enter the ‘Best Mexican Attire Contest on Saturday at 8pm.
This family event is also pet-friendly. The event will have a contest on Sunday at 5:30pm just for our fur friends with the best dressed mascot. Also, get ready to do your ‘Mexican yell’ at the Grito Competition at 7pm. Be prepared to be on the edge-of-your seat as you experience one of Mexico’s most exciting experiences in a dramatic, high-flying Lucha Libre match with colorful masks and flamboyant personalities all to entertain the entire family.
Throughout the weekend, D111 Films from Mexico will take us on a magical trip thought various ‘magicaltowns’ or Pueblos Magicos, towns recognized by the Mexican government rich in beauty, preserved culture and extraordinary legends. We will travel through a photo gallery and film of those internationallyrecognized towns. As part of the showcase, you’ll see Danza Prehispánica Tonatiuh in colorful feather headdresses adorned with the finest adornments perform Aztec dances that connect with our ancestors and our roots.
We invite you to be part of this rich, colorful project, which seeks to preserve Mexican roots and traditions, as well as bring the people of the RGV closer to Mexican art and culture.
For more information, please contact Carlos Marin by phone or text at 956.776.5538.
