On Friday, Sept. 5, Springfield is the place to party. The Hispanic Heritage Celebration is at Springfield City Hall from 5 pm to 10 pm. Musicians, dancers and entertainers from Mexico will perform throughout the evening, with the highlight being the El Grito ceremony. “El Grito” translates to “The Shout,” and it is a celebration that honors Mexico’s independence with music and dance. When the celebration occurs in Mexico, elected officials conduct the ceremony, so at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, diplomats from the council of Mexico participate instead. Along with the evening’s entertainment, the celebration also features plenty of traditional Mexican food, leather workshops, tabling from various organizations, children’s activities and more. “It is a great opportunity, especially

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