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THE 67TH ANNUAL EAST LOS ANGELES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE THIS SUNDAY

By Mariluz González Once again, Los Angeles welcomes the 82 nd  anniversary of one of the landmark Hispanic organizations in Los Angeles with the return of the oldest and largest Hispanic parade in the country:  The 67 th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade , presented by Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico on  Sunday September 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.   The parade route will be through, E. Cesar Chavez Blvd., starting at Mednik and ending at Gage Ave. The celebration will continue at Belvedere Park. (Mednik and First) with music acts, entertainment, attractions, food vendors, merchandise, interactive displays and fun for the whole family to enjoy. This year’s Grand Marshal is  Eric Garcetti  is the 42 nd  Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Garcetti  was elected four times by his peers to serve as President of the Los Angeles City Council from 2006 to 2012. From 2001 until taking office as Mayor, he served as the Councilmember representing the 13th Distr