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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ballet Folklorico dancers Lizbeth Plascencia, left and Lorena Aguado show dances from the northern region of Mexico at the 54th annual Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Parade Saturday in downtown Joliet. (Allison Selk)
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Members of the Spanish Community Center in Joliet displayed traditional Aztec garments and dances in the 54th annual Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Parade Saturday in downtown Joliet. (Allison Selk)