Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Revere celebrates Central America cousins L ast Friday afternoon the six fl ags of Central America were raised above Revere City Hall, alongside the Red, White and Blue. The fl ags of El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua were celebrated by residents with cultural music and festive dancing. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and State Representative Jeff Turco spoke and welcomed attendees celebrating the countries’ independence. Layla Portillo was introduced by Keefe and sang the National Anthem. Keefe also recognized her father, Gabriel, for being sworn in as an American citizen only a day ago. Estaphany Rodriguez and Jaedan Wixon showed the representation of the six fl ags that were raised above City Hall last Friday afternoon. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomed all to the festivities. Cofounders of Concilio Latino: Liana Jorge Matute, Juan Jaramillo and Natividad Hernandez. Festive dressing: Ana Madrigal and Ester Najera representing Guatemala. Pastor Ana Santos Rodriguez off ered a prayer during the ceremony. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe acknowledged Layla Portillo after she performed the National Anthem and introduced her father, Gabriel, who was sworn in as an American citizen only one day earlier. Pre-Teen Miss Honduras Massachusetts Iliana Sanchez and Miss Honduras Massachusetts Alejandra Moran The Portillo family: Amanda, Layla, Angelo and Gabriel. Festive cultural dancing at Revere City Hall during the celebration recognizing Central America
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