The Mariachi Band performs at MLK Commons on Monday afternoon during the Latino Heritage Parade. The event included a show of different music from a variety of Latin American countries. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Parade and El Grito kick off Latino Heritage Month
By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist
September 17, 2024
Daniela Olivares, a senior sports management major, holds a Mexican flag while walking with a group of students during the Latino Heritage Parade. There will be many Latino Heritage Month events including a Latino Dinner on Oct. 2 at Patterson Dining. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist
Marco Alvarez is a sophomore at NIU majoring in photography. His favorite type of events to cover are football and baseball games. Marco joined the Northern Star in fall 2024. Outside of the office, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and with his Siberian husky, and he also loves to listen to Spanish and pop music.
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