Sunnyside Neighborhood Association celebrates 22nd annual Fiesta de Independencia Celebration at Flagstaff Mall. See celebrations nationwide

Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett, from left, Cónsul General de Mexico Jorge Mendoza Yesca and Coral Evans, representing the office of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, spoke about the importance of Celebrating Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 14, 2025. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / www.AmigosNAZ.com ©2025

FLAGSTAFF — From the festive performances of folklorico dancers to the moving traditional “El Grito de Dolores” read by the Mexican Consul from Phoenix, Flagstaff joined cities across the nation in celebrating Mexican Independence Day when the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association presented its 22nd annual Fiesta de Independencia Celebration at a new venue, the Flagstaff Mall on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.

Officials attending the event included Jorge Mendoza Yescas Cónsul General de Mexico, Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett, Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez, and Coral Evans representing the office U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly. Other officials in attended included Flagstaff City Councilmember Anthony Garcia.

Click here to listen to remarks by Daggett (and Spanish), Mendoza Yescas (Spanish here and here), Evans (and Spanish) and Vasquez (and Spanish).

Serving as presenters and organizers were Alejandra Esparza Marin and Kimberly Robinson.

Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff presented their always inspiring dance performance.

The event also featured, about a dozen arts and crafts and informational vendors, concluding with the traditional smashing of the candy-filled of the piñata for children.

Also see, celebration of Mexican Independence Day nationwide