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In addition to the more traditional Chinese performances, including lion and dragon dancers, this year’s parade featured marching bands, ballet folklórico dancers and a bagpipe troupe, highlighting the event’s theme: “Unity in the Community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Most are touting traditional Latin foods and entertainment like mariachi bands, folklórico dancing and salsa lessons.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

After a ceremonial “golden shoestring cutting,” two Calpulli Mexican Dance Company members would spin and kick in traditional baile folklórico costumes: a whirling red skirt and a black sombrero.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2022

The event kicked off with a performance by UCLA’s student baile folklórico group before a lineup of union representatives addressed the crowd for about 30 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Growing up in a Mexican American family, she took inspiration from the folklórico dresses of traditional Mexican dancers.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2021