Thousands flocked to downtown Santa Rosa to ring in Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the independence days of Mexico and other Latin American countries. photo credit: Shandra BackThe stage of El Grito Fest.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off this week, and thousands flocked to downtown Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square to ring in Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the independence days of Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Two local Spanish-language radio stations, La Máquina Musical and La Musikera, hosted the event called El Grito Fest, inspired by Mexico’s historic call for independence.
“It’s something very important for us who are far from our country,” said Eric Perez, a roofer living in Santa Rosa. “It’s a celebration that helps us remember our traditions, our homeland.”…