Aurora will host flag raising ceremony in celebration of Mexican Independence Day

Aurora celebrates Mexican independence Day with flag-raising ceremony

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Aurora to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with an annual flag-raising ceremony.

In addition to the flag raising, performances include 8-year-old mariachi Ryan Cornejo whose singing wowed the crowds last year.

Also, 13-year-old poet Magalie Escobedo will also recite a piece from her new book, "My Mind."

The ceremony and celebration happen at 11 a.m. at one Aurora Plaza.

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