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Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas is Hosting a Parade and Festival in Downtown Bryan

Gabriela Gomez
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.

Bryan Texas, September 16, 2023 – With it being Hispanic Heritage Month(September 15 to October 15) there are a slew of fun Hispanic related events happening in downtown Bryan and on Texas A&M’s campus.  And to start off the month strong, Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas is hosting a free parade starting at 12pm on Sunday the 17th.  This “cultural celebration parade” is estimated to bring in “10,000 people to the Historic Downtown Bryan District,” says Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas.   

After the parade ends, the fun will continue with the Fiestas Patrias Festival, which will last from 1pm to 9pm.

This parade and festival aims to celebrate Fiestas Patrias, the anniversary of Mexican Independence from Spain.  What can typically be expected at this cultural event is traditional music, dance, dress, and delicious foods. 

All events on Sunday will take place in Historic Downtown Bryan (21st Street to 23rd Street).  

So come, celebrate!  Even if you aren’t hispanic, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the culture, specifically Mexican culture.

Howdy! I’m Gabriela Gomez, an avid reader who is interested in all areas of publishing and writing. And reading of course! I’m the Editor-in-Chief; I currently oversee all the publishing of articles for the Her Campus at TAMU chapter. I am overjoyed to read all the members’ articles and make any corrections that will help to elevate the article. I have been with Her Campus at TAMU since my freshman year. The first year I was a general member on the Writing and Editing committee. During that first year, I wrote a total of 23 articles and was always finding new ways to help. For my second year, I worked as the Senior Editor, publishing more than 80 articles and writing 38 articles. Now in my second semester of junior year, I have implemented a new pitch process for better organization and cleanest, I have already published more than 170 articles, and I have written 16 articles and will continue writing more! Besides working as the Editor-in-Chief, I am a dedicated student at Texas A&M studying Biomedical Sciences. I am also obtaining a minor in both English and Spanish. While not studying diligently, I work in a research lab grinding away, trying to get my name on some research papers (fingers crossed). In my free time, I read, obviously. I am also on the hunt for the best latte to ever bless this earth and love a good game of chess!