Mexican Consul Ismael Naveja Macias celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2015, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

Over 2,000 Eagle Passans enjoyed the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas and El Grito de Dolores in honor of Mexico’s 105th Independence Day Anniversary at the festivities hosted by Mexican Consul Ismael Naveja Macias and the City of Eagle Pass on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at San Juan Plaza in Eagle Pas, Texas.

Mexican Consul Ismael Naveja Macias welcomed everyone to the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas held at San Juan Plaza. Guests were treated to traditional Mexican folklore dance groups, Mariachi music, cultural entertainment, games, food booths, and refreshments.

After a world class entertainment and artistic presentation by various Mexican folkloric dance groups, Mariachi, singers, and artists, Mexican Consul Ismael Naveja Macias proclaimed El Grito de Dolores of Mexico’s Independence hero Father Miguel Hidalgo in honor of Mexico’s 105th Independence Day Anniversary before a large and festive audience at San Juan Plaza.

The Mexican Consulate’s Office and City of Eagle Pass Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas and El Grito de Dolores festivities were a great success and a solemn commemoration of Mexico’s 105th Independence Day Anniversary.