Boston City TV, MA Special Events, 21 Sep 2017

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From YouTube: Mexican Independence Day Flag Raising - Promo

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On a sunny mid-September day, the flags of Mexico, Massachusetts and Boston swayed together on City Hall Plaza. Mayor Walsh, Boston City Councilors, and Consul General Emilio Rabasa raised the ceremonial Mexican flag, to celebrate the country's Independence Day. The tradition reaches back two decades and showcases the special relationship between Boston and Mexico.

For full coverage please visit: https://youtu.be/by4gPGE3zDs

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Friends, ladies and gentlemen, we're really pleased to have your company for the outracing of the Mexican flag here at Boston City Hall this day.

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Is not only about celebrating our independence and recognizing our heroes, but also to acknowledge the challenges they overcame with a commitment to their ideals.

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We're very proud of the fact that Boston is a city of immigrants and we always have been, and we always will be. Our two cities have reinforced our relationship and pledge to work together to advance to thriving world-class cities.

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