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A family writes messages for their loved ones to place on a memory tree at McKinney’s 2021 Dia de los Muertos celebration in Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park.

"Merdrada "Ida" ino Garcia surrounded by her children. From left: Aline, Franklin, Santana, and Bobby. Ida's family were Hispanic pioneers in McKinney. Ida, who worked at the Woods Cafe, could speak English. She was often called upon to translate for…

Local McKinney residents in cultural patterned dresses on a Mexican flag float.

"Elementary school children dance the Mexican Hat Dance for the high school's "Around the World in Eighty Days" program in March 1958. From left: Modesta Garcia, Pedro Almendarez, Onesma Garcia, and Dionicio Garcia."

Ladies of the Mexican Independence Day court standing in front of what is now the McKinney Performing Arts Center.

Local crowd enjoying the Mexican Independence Day celebration.

Local band providing a music performance for the Mexican Independence Day celebration.

Newspaper clipping that covers the 1953 Mexican Independence Day celebration held in Finch Park with Mexican food, dance and music!