Photos: 11th Ward parade and festival in Rockford

Photos by Susan Moran
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — The third annual 11th Ward parade marched through south Rockford on Saturday before ending in a festival at Keye-Mallquist Park.
The parade coincided with Mexican Independence Day weekend and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sunday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
The event is put on by El Barrio Community Center and funded with help from the city’s Forward for Fun initiative.
Mexico declared its independence from Spain on Sept. 16, 1810, and the parade and festival was highlighted by cultural music, dance and food.
Here are images of the parade through the eyes of photograph Susan Moran:
Photos by freelance photojournalist Susan Moran.