Mexican Independence Day Parade set for East Moline

LULAC Council No. 5285, Moline, will host the 14th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Fiesta on Sunday, Sept. 17, in East Moline. Here is a scene from last year's celebration. CREDIT LULAC

LULAC Council No. 5285, Moline, will host the 14th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Fiesta on Sunday, Sept. 17, in East Moline.

The parade begins at noon at Third Street and 15th Avenue and ends on 10th Street and 15th Avenue. 

Other festivities will be from 2-4 p.m. at Runners Park in downtown East Moline. Events will include: a fiesta, food vendors, live music and raffles with the goal of raising money for college scholarships for local Quad Cities students.

Admission to the events is free. Donations can be made at the LULAC tent for the LULAC Scholarship fund.

Parade entry forms can be found at www.lulacmoline.org

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