Greetings!

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 7th Annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration benefiting the GoLatino! program of Urban Ventures. This year the celebration will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Fourth Avenue South and East Lake Street in south Minneapolis. We are anticipating a crowd of 20,000 – 25,000 people.

Our mission is to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in a safe and family friendly environment.

The purpose of the celebration is to:

• Empower and promote Latino business in the twin cities
• Raise financial support for the GoLatino! programs
• Provide financial assistance for higher education to the Latino volunteers who help organize the celebration
• Educate the community about Mexican history

Summary of the Celebration:

The celebration begins at 11:30 AM with a parade that travels down east Lake Street from Bloomington Avenue to Third Avenue South. Nearly 40 organizations will be represented in the parade through floats, cars and other displays. After the parade, event-goers can visit the many booths featuring sponsoring organizations, local Latino businesses, food vendors, schools, churches and nonprofit organizations serving the Latino community. Booths will line East Lake Street from Portland Avenue to Second Avenue South.

Mexican Independence Day will also feature a significant number of family-friendly entertainment options. Local groups will perform music and cultural dances throughout the day on two stages and a variety of other activities such as pony rides, inflatable games, a car show and a sports area will be available. There will also be an information area where community members can learn about safety, health and education. Festivities will conclude at 6:00 PM.

We hope you will join us in supporting the efforts of GoLatino! and our thriving community for the Mexican Independence Day celebration.

Sincerely,
Susana Espinosa de Sygulla

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