Central American Independence Day Festival and Parade Festival 2024 in Los Angeles: schedule, route and activities
This weekend, the 2024 Central American Independence Day Festival and Parade will be held in Los Angeles. Here are the details of the festivities.
Each year, on Sept. 15, Central America celebrates its independence. This holiday pays homage to the events of Sept. 15, 1821, when El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica signed the Act of Independence of Central America, declaring themselves independent countries from the Spanish Crown.
These countries commemorate the day with different traditional activities, including the journey of the “Central American Torch of Liberty.” The journey of the torch begins in Guatemala and ends in Costa Rica.
However, these celebrations are not only held in those countries. In the United States, people from or descended from Central American families also honor the occasion.
The most important celebrations are held in California, specifically in Los Angeles. Here are the details of the 2024 Central American Independence Festival and Parade.
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2024 Central American Independence Day Festival and Parade in Los Angeles: Schedule and Route
On Sept. 14 and 15, the Central American Independence Day Festival and Parade will take place, “an event full of culture, music, and traditions that brings together Central American communities in Los Angeles,” says the Central American Confederation.
There will be a stage for artists at the festival, where traditional dances will be performed. There will also be traditional Central American foods, including Salvadoran pupusas, Honduran baleadas, Guatemalan pepián, and many other dishes. There will also be an area for entrepreneurs to showcase their products.
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The Central American Parade will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, featuring around 50 floats, equestrian groups and three marching bands from the Los Angeles Unified School District. There will also be special guests, including six marshals representing each country and the host country’s grand marshal, Yolanda Burguess of Panama.
Here is all the information about the parade and the festival.
Central American Independence Festival 2024
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15
- Time: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m local time
- Location: S. Park View St. and 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
Central American Independence Parade 2024
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 15
- Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. local time
- Parade route: From S. Vermont Ave and W. Pico Blvd. to S. Park View St. and 7th St.