Mexican Day Parade

The Mexican Day Parade (or Mexican Independence Parade) celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain. The parade began in the 1990s.

New York City has seen a large increase in immigrants from Mexico. The parade has grown significantly, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg marched in the 12th annual Mexican Day Parade on September 18, 2005.

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AP New York
Newsday, NY - Sep 18, 2005
... Marches in 12th annual Mexican Day Parade; parade starts at 41st Street and Madison Avenue and goes south to 27th Street, Manhattan.

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September 16th - Mexican Independence Parade

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