Hundreds of people gathered at our state’s capitol Thursday night to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. Voices rang proud and flags swayed high, as both the American and the Mexican national anthems were sung in tribute to the mixture of these heritages. Americans of all cultural backgrounds stood in solidarity, reveling in the significance of this day, when, 201 years ago, Mexico waged war against Spanish rule and tyranny. Still for many, the festivities were more than just remembering what happened two centuries ago, or eating too much of the amazing food provided by Sacramento’s mobile food trucks. Instead, they represented the struggle of Mexican Americans here in the United States

On September 15th, at the Capitol, 12 awesome food trucks are getting together to help celebrate Mexican Independence Day! I know what you are thinking, isn't Cinco de Mayo supposed to be for that? Oh contrare! September 16th is the actual day. If you went to the last SactoMofo food truck festival at Fremont park back in April, then you know just how crazy popular this has become in Sacramento. It was packed from the moment it opened until the time it closed! The organizers weren't expecting such a huge crowd, and unfortunately most trucks weren't prepared to handled that many people. Wait lines were horrendously long, and a lot of people stood in line for hours just to hear that the food

Wednesday, Sept. 15 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The California Emergency Management Agency is hosting September Preparedness Month. Join Cal EMA Secretary Matthew Bettenhausen and other emergency response agencies and learn about the importance of preparedness. About 20 people are expected to attend this event on the North Steps of the Capitol. 1-10 p.m. The Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California will be hosting a celebration for Mexican Independence Day on the West Steps of the Capitol. Around 3,000 people are expected to attend. Thursday, Sept. 16 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The American Heart Association presents the Start! Heart Walk and Wellness Fair on the West Steps of the Capitol. The Start!

Monday, Sept. 14 No events are scheduled on this day. Tuesday, Sept. 15 6 - 9:30 p.m. The Mexican Cultural Institute of California will be holding a Mexican Independence Day celebration on the west steps of the Capitol. About 2500 people are expected to participate.