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Newspaper Clipping of Fiesta Queen, Ruth Gonzales, 1968

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"Fiesta Queen -- Ruth Gonzales, queen of the 1967 Mexican Fiesta, will give her title and crown to Lucy Travino at ceremonies which will be held Sunday, September 15, at the Community Center. Miss Travino is the 1968 Fiesta Queen and her court will…

Newspaper Clipping of Ruth Gonzalez, a Fiesta Queen Nominee, 1967

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"Queen Candidate -- Ruth Gonzalez, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joe Gonzalez Sr., is 14 years of age and a freshman in McKinney High School. She was a winner in the recent talent contest held to select queen candidates for the Mexican Independence Day…

Newspaper Clipping of Observing Mexican Independence Day, 1924

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"Mexican residents of McKinney are Tuesday observing their Independence day commemorating the winning of Mexico's freedom from Spain in 1810."

Newspaper Clipping of Church Plans Fiesta Night, 1967

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Newspaper clipping about the Holy Family Church in East McKinney planning a Fiesta celebration on September 16, 1967. The event included food, music, dancing, and the crowing of the Fiesta Queen.

Mexican Independence Day Crowd, 1988

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Local crowd enjoying the Mexican Independence Day celebration.

Queens Garcia Rodriguez, and Andrea Garza, 2000

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Previous Fiesta Queens, Garcia Rodriguez '81 and Andrea Garza ' 91, in the Mexican Independence Day Celebration parade.

4 Ladies Wearing the Colors of Mexico, 2000

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Parade attendees showing off Mexican pride by wearing the colors of Mexico!

Outdoor Line Dancing Performance, 1986

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Line Dancers performing for the Mexican Independence Day celebration.