In Focus: Mexican Independence Celebration Held in Mossyrock
For nearly 15 minutes fireworks were launched in celebration of Mexican Independence Day at Klickitat Prairie Park in Mossyrock Saturday night. Photo by Owen Sexton.
Festive music and dancing continued well past sunset at the Mexican Independence Day celebration at Klickitat Prairie Park in Mossyrock on Saturday night. Photo by Owen Sexton.
The group Ráfaga Costeña sang long into the night in the Mossyrock Amphitheater at Klickitat Prairie Park. Photo by Owen Sexton.
Dancers occationally would catch glimpses of the fireworks if they happened to be facing the right direction. Photo by Owen Sexton.
While Ráfaga Costeña continued performing locals would catch some rest sitting on the bleachers that surround the Mossyrock Amphitheater but would slowly begin to start dancing again within the first minute of each song. Photo by Owen Sexton.
The dancing didn't stop even after the fireworks show began at Klickitat Prairie Park for the Mexican Independence Day celebration. Photo by Owen Sexton.
Dozens danced into the night while Ráfaga Costeña continued playing. Photo by Owen Sexton.
Brothers Carlos, center, George, right, and John work at Lo Mejor De La Piza grill and prepare and sell elotes to hungry locals out celebrating Mexican Independence Day.