BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The 14th Annual El Grito de Dolores Celebration will take place Monday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, featuring performances by local mariachi group Mariachi San Marcos.

Mauro Alberto Laris and Juan Carlos Magana, members of Mariachi San Marcos, said they're excited to participate in the traditional Mexican Independence Day celebration once again.

"We practice quite a bit quite a bit as a group and on our own," Laris said.

For the mariachi members, participating in the event represents more than just celebrating their heritage.

"It's very important. I think here in Bakersfield to keep the tradition alive, we are a melting pot at the end of the day, right? So we come from different cultures, different places around the world, and then we have t

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