Paying homage to her ancestors, Sarah Castro walks through the Fiesta Days parade Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The parade started in Rock Falls before ending at Grandon Plaza in Sterling. (Alex T. Paschal)
Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media
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