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Second Annual Colombian Flag Raising celebrates country’s independence

July 29, 2022
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Tara Vocino

The second annual Colombian Flag Raising celebrated their independence on Wednesday outside of City Hall.

Brought-2 — Eduardo Coll brought out the Colombian flag.

Viva-2 — Juan Pablo Jaramillo said viva Colombia.

Saxophone-2 — Mauricio Catano played saxophone during Wednesday’s Colombian Flag Raising outside of Revere City Hall.

Salsa-2 — A salsa dance was performed.

Raising-2 — The Colombian flag was raised under the City of Revere flag.

Pride-2 — Colombian pride was evident during last week’s flag raising at City Hall.

Music-2 — Colombian music was performed.

Mayor-2 — During the second annual Colombian flag raising, Mayor Brian Arrigo said he is proud to have such a robust Colombian population in the city.

Largest-2 — Jorge Garcia said Revere has the second largest Colombian population in New England.

Garcia-2 — Journalist Saul Garcia helped to promote the event on radio.

Cultural Dance-2 — Cultural dancing was performed.

Consulate-2 — Columbian Consul General Carolina Mejia Gil thanked the city for being welcomed to their Independence Day celebration.

College-2 — William Peña Lopera said the Impact U Foundation helps students from vulnerable communities in Colombia graduate from college.

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