Atlantans celebrate Mexican Independence Day

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Atlantans celebrate Mexican Independence Day

Atlanta residents celebrated Mexican Independence Day with a festival at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway. The celebration was expected to draw about 40,000 people.

David Coronado, 4, waves a Mexican flag during Sunday's celebration of Mexican Independence Day, which officially is Sept. 16, at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway.

A large crowd gathered for the celebration at Plaza Fiesta. The celebration was expected to draw as many as 40,000 people. The holiday marks Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain on Sept. 16, 1810.

Susana Olague sells Mexican flags during the celebration at Plaza Fiesta.

Orvelio Ramirez sports a sombrero and a smile while talking with friend Julian Rosado during Sunday's Mexican Independence Day celebration.

A vendor displays her colorful assortment of balloons. The celebration featured live music, games, rides, food, and an address from the Consul General de Mexico in Atlanta.

Anna Huriado, 4, wears her support on her face during Sunday's celebration.

A couple listens to the sounds of Los Nortenos De San Luis, one of the bands providing live entertainment at the event.

A group juggles a soccer ball during the celebration.

Helping the crowd beat the mid-Sepember heat, a vendor sells frozen treats.

A man listens to one of the bands during the celebration.

A taco stand did a brisk business during the independence festival.

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David Coronado, 4, waves a Mexican flag during Sunday's celebration of Mexican Independence Day, which officially is Sept. 16, at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway.

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