These streets will be closed for the Mexican Independence Day parade in Brooklyn

NEW YORK (PIX11)—Mexican Independence Day is around the corner, and New York City is celebrating with a parade in Brooklyn on Sunday on the eve before September 16.

Celebrations are held to pay homage to Father Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla, who, in a speech, urged followers to revolt against the Spaniards who ruled Mexico at the time. September 16 celebrates the rebellion that fueled a decade-long war that led to Mexico’s independence, according to the History Channel .

The following Brooklyn streets will be closed for the Mexican Independence Parade:

Formation:

• 59th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue

Parade route:

• 5th Avenue between 41st Street and 59th Street

Parade dispersal:

• 5th Avenue between 41st Street and 43rd Street

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here .

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