Don Rafael De La Colina and Mr. Antonio A. Moreno to found the Comite Mexicano Civico Patriotlco. This committee was formed to promote Mexican pride In culture and tradition by providing positive expression through histodcal events and figures to the growing Mexican immigrant community living in Los Angeles. The committees annual event. focuses around the celebration of the 16th of September. which is the Mexican Independence Day. The celebration begins on the 15th of September with the reenactment of "El Grito" which was the famous call to arms against the Spanish occupation and culminates with the Annual 16th of September parade In East Los Angeles.
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