Mexican Independence Celebrations Canceled
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Festivals to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sunday have been canceled.
Mexican President Vicente Fox advised the action to show Mexico’s grief over lives lost in Tuesday’s attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Said Mexican Consul Miguel Angel Isidro in Santa Ana, “We want to show our sorrow.”
Among events canceled is Fiestas of the Americas in downtown Santa Ana.
Festivals in Anaheim and Fullerton also are canceled. The Anaheim event has been rescheduled for Sept. 22 and 23, officials said.
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