The Mexican Cultural Center, city and state officials,the consul of Mexico in Philadelphia and the Mexican community kicked off Mexican Week 2015 in Philadelphia with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on May 1.

City and State officials, including Pedro Cortes, Acting Secretary of State, accompanied Carlos Giralt-Cabrales, consul of Mexico in Philadelphia for the ceremony. This year was the second time the Mexican flag was raised at City Hall.

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Mexican Week 2015 will feature various events like Mexican Restaurant Week, cultural celebrations and concerts, from May 1-5.

For more events, visit the Mexican Cultural Center’s website.