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  • Collection: McKinney Hispanic Heritage

Phyliss Garza with Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda, 2021

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Phyliss Garza stands next to a beautiful ofrenda at McKinney’s 2021 Dia de los Muertos celebration in Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park

Performers in Cultural Clothing, 1986

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Performers in cultural dresses for the Mexican Independence Day celebration

Parade Line of Fiesta Queens, 2000

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Car line of former and the 2000 reigning Fiesta queens in the Mexican Independence Day Celebration held in downtown McKinney.

Painting Activity at Dia De Los Muertos Celebration, 2021

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Two girls painting butterflies at McKinney’s 2021 Dia de los Muertos celebration in Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park

Outdoor Line Dancing Performance, 1986

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Line Dancers performing for the Mexican Independence Day celebration.

Outdoor Cultural Performance, 1986

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An outdoor nighttime performance with the dancers in traditional Mexican outfits.

Newspaper Clipping of the Fiesta Queen Crowning, 1967

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A newspaper clipping about the Fiesta Queen crowning. Nominees and judges are listed by name.

Newspaper Clipping of Sandy Ponce, a Fiesta Queen Nominee, 1967

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"Modern Dance -- Sandy Ponce, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Ponce, is a candidate for Fiesta Queen to be held here Sept. 16. Sandy's modern dance was judged a winner in the talent contest, sponsored by women of the Holy Family Church.…