Stockton’s Mexican-American community carries on tradition with 45th annual parade

The 45th annual Diocese of Stockton Hispanic Ministry’s Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration took place through the downtown Stockton streets on Sunday afternoon.

For Stockton residents like Andres Orozco, attending the parade is a tradition. Orozco, who was born and raised in Stockton, participated in the parade as a kid.

“I’m a Catholic-Mexican, so I’ve been coming here ever since I was little,” Orozco said. “My parents have been coming here before I was born with their family, the main reason you come out here is to show appreciation to Our Lady of Guadalupe.”…

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