Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 City celebrates Spanish Heritage Month at successful fiesta he City’s Offi ce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celeT bration, featuring traditional food and dance, on the American Legion lawn last Thursday night. School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso said she is a proud Mexican American and the daughter of immigrants. Mayoral Chief of Staff Claudia Correa introduced the event in Spanish. Mayor Patrick Keefe said being a good neighbor never changes. Shown from left to right: Cónsul General de México en Boston Carlos Iriarte Mercado, event cohost/Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assistant Director Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Ana Santos and School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso. Mayor Patrick Keefe with Cónsul General de México en Boston Carlos Iriarte Mercado. Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo said his parents moved to the United States to provide a better future for him. Liana Jorge Matute and Mayor Patrick Keefe thanked Alberto Vasallo for his contributions to the community. Entertainment at the event was lively. Shown from left to right: Melanie Catano, Jairam Soto, Yureizy Sofi a Sanchez-Rijo, Xaily DeJesus, Maia Morel, Sophia Diaz and Camila Reyes danced during last Thursday’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on the American Legion lawn.
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