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Some Mexican Independence Day parties and festivities took place in recent days in Chicago, Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities, while many organizers also canceled events across the country, according to local media reports.

The time of year also marks an end to the rainy season, the start of spring and festivities marking a season of renewal and optimism.

The festivities begin even before the characters of “One Man, Two Guvnors” enter the stage.

There’s a week of festivities that both schools participate in leading up to the game.

“I went to them and said, ‘Hey, can we have one of those stilt walkers?’” says Slash, referring to the larger-than-life lurkers who haunt guests during the festivities.