Skagit Valley College will host El Grito, a celebration of Mexico’s independence,
on Friday, Sept. 13 from 5-8:30 p.m. on its Mount Vernon campus. El Grito will feature
the Consulate of Safety from Seattle, Jorge Lopez, as a special guest.
The event will feature local food, vendors, a resource fair, a traditional garment contest, and performances from SVC’s Mariachi ensemble, Mi Tierra Dance Group, La Pequeña Banda de Seattle, and DJ Sonido Koras. It is free and open to the public.
On Sept. 16, 1810, Mexico reclaimed their independence from the Spanish monarchy. El Grito is a traditional celebration of the independence held two days before on Sept. 13. Through this event, SVC hopes to foster a culture of belonging and to provide a space for the community and students to celebrate and practice the tradition.
Sept. 15 also marks the independence for many other Latin American countries: Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. This event will also celebrate these countries.
The event is coordinated by the SVC Office for Equity and Inclusion and SVC Recruitment and Outreach office. Sponsors of this event include Puget Sound Energy, Northwest Plus Credit Union, Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, EDASC, and TRICO.
The event will be held on SVC’s Mount Vernon campus in Tollefson Plaza. For directions to campus, visit skagit.edu/campus.
For more information, email kati.ortiz@skagit.edu.
Media Contact Info
Marisa Pierce, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
360.416.7957
marisa.pierce@skagit.edu