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Kern County Chamber of Commerce hosts El Grito De Dolores Celebration

Over a thousand people gather in Downtown Bakersfield to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day and award scholarships to students
Viva Mexico! The community celebrates El Grito De Dolores
Kern County Chamber of Commerce Presents El Grito De Dolores Celebration
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Sunday night hundreds gathered in Downtown Bakersfield to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day and award scholarships to over 40 students.

  • Kern County Chamber of Commerce presents El Grito De Dolores on September 15, 2024
  • Over a thousand people gather at the Liberty Bell in Downtown Bakersfield to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day
  • Community members shout 'Viva Mexico!' in unity and celebration
  • 43 students throughout Kern receive scholarships at the event
  • Organizers are pleased with the turnout and look forward to next year

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It's Hispanic Heritage Month and the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is sounding the bell.

Over a thousand people throughout Kern gathered at the Liberty Bell singing and dancing in spirit of El Grito de Dolores.

"I am Hispanic. My parents are both from Mexico. So being able to be here and celebrate their culture and be able to yell 'Viva Mexico!' from the stage, that was so powerful to me," Will Sanchez said.

El Grito de Dolores is not only a day of culture and unity, but also of education.

At the event 43 students throughout Kern were presented with scholarships…

"It feels amazing to have a community that supports young people and Latinos specifically," Carmen Benavidez said.


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