Concierto El Grito: Celebrando la Independencia de México

Únete al Consulado de México en Seattle, Orquesta Northwest y MEXAM NW Festival en el Concierto “El Grito” 2025 el 14 de septiembre a la 1:00 p.m. en Town Hall Seattle para celebrar la Independencia de México con música, danza y orgullo comunitario. Esta celebración anual es un momento para unirnos, elevarnos y compartir la riqueza de la cultura mexicana con toda la comunidad.

Un evento gratuito, abierto a todos, pensado para celebrar con orgullo y en un espacio seguro. Habrá música en vivo, arte, antojitos, actividades familiares y una feria de recursos con información útil para nuestra comunidad.

Domingo 14 de septiembre | 1:00 PM | Town Hall Seattle

1 PM | Feria de recursos con organizaciones a la aliadas:

WAISN
Centro la Raza
CHA
LETI
Consulado de México
Cornish
Entre Hermanos
La Sala
Orchestra Norwest
KING COUNTY METRO
CASA LATINA
ACLU
Centro Rendú
Year Up United
NWIRP

2 PM | Performance con artistas e invitados:

Ballard Civic Orchestra
Bailadores de Bronce
Mariachi Guadalajara
CAtl Tonalli, Aztec Dancers
Lucía Flores-Wiseman, singer from “The Voice”
Jovino Santos
Escolta de la Federación de Jaliscienses de Washington
Héctor Iván Godoy Priske - Head Consul of Mexico in Seattle

"El Grito" es una conmemoración llena de emoción que celebra la independencia de México y representa un símbolo poderoso de la herencia y la unidad mexicanas. Este evento recibe su nombre del célebre "Grito de Dolores", un llamado a la lucha que marcó el comienzo de la batalla de México por su independencia de España en 1810. La Ceremonia de "El Grito" subraya la sólida conexión entre nuestras naciones y destaca el rico intercambio cultural que ha enriquecido nuestra historia compartida.

Este evento es una ventana a las vibrantes tradiciones, música, danzas y sabores de México, brindando a los asistentes la oportunidad de sumergirse en una cultura diversa y fascinante. Además, sirve como un espacio para honrar nuestro pasado, celebrar el presente y, juntos, mirar con esperanza hacia el futuro.

Concert Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month & "El Grito"

This year, El Grito sounds louder than ever.
Join us in celebrating the traditional Independence Day celebration with a special concert in the heart of Seattle, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be live music, art, snacks, family activities, and a resource fair with useful information for our community.

A free event, open to all, designed to celebrate with pride in a safe space.

Sunday, September 14 | 1:00 PM | Town Hall Seattle

1 PM | Resource fair with partner organizations:

WAISN
Centro la Raza
CHA
LETI
Consulado de México
Cornish
Entre Hermanos
La Sala
Orchestra Norwest
KING COUNTY METRO
CASA LATINA
ACLU
Centro Rendú
Year Up United
NWIRP

2 PM | Performance with artists and guests:

Ballard Civic Orchestra
Bailadores de Bronce
Mariachi Guadalajara
CAtl Tonalli, Aztec Dancers
Lucía Flores-Wiseman, singer from “The Voice”
Jovino Santos
Escolta de la Federación de Jaliscienses de Washington
Héctor Iván Godoy Priske - Head Consul of Mexico in Seattle

“El Grito” is an emotional commemoration that celebrates Mexico's independence and represents a powerful symbol of Mexican heritage and unity. This event takes its name from the famous “Grito de Dolores,” a call to arms that marked the beginning of Mexico's battle for independence from Spain in 1810. The “El Grito” ceremony underscores the strong connection between our nations and highlights the rich cultural exchange that has enriched our shared history.

This event is a window into the vibrant traditions, music, dances, and flavors of Mexico, offering attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse and fascinating culture. Additionally, it serves as a space to honor our past, celebrate the present, and together, look forward to the future with hope.

About Orquesta Northwest

Led by primarily Latinx staff and board, Orquesta Northwest has worked to promote a sense of belonging and empowerment in Seattle-area Latino community members, beginning with the arrival of Paula Nava Madrigal, professional cellist, and conductor from Guadalajara. In collaboration with a local nonprofit providing instruction, without charge, to under-served youth, she launched the World Youth Orchestra program the same year. In 2015 Ms. Madrigal and Teo Benson, professional violinist and founder and Director of Halcyon Strings Music School, co-founded the Ballard Civic Orchestra and began offering annual Latino arts and culture concert series featuring Latinx guest artists and composers. In 2019 Orquesta Northwest became a 501c3 nonprofit organization, presenting World Youth Orchestra and Ballard Civic Orchestra arts and culture programs and projects and offering an annual Master Class by a new Cascade Conducting program in partnership with Symphony Tacoma. Orquesta Northwest collaborates and partners with other Seattle-area Latino organizations, such as the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, Casa Latina, Latino Community Fund, and SeaMar Museum of Chicano/a Latino/a Culture, to present Latino arts and culture events and youth educational programming without charge.

The programs and projects of Orquesta Northwest serve as a bridge to excellence in every dimension of life by celebrating Latino arts and culture, empowering marginalized community members, especially youth, and building partnerships and deepening ties with the Latino community. In 2022 Orquesta Northwest social justice projects include voter education, community messaging about the pandemic and vaccination, a celebration of Latinx essential workers, youth cultural education, and capacity-building to achieve equitable access to space in Seattle.

Orquesta Northwest is supported by city, county, state, and federal grants as well as foundations and individuals, including the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture (NALAC), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Tides Foundation, 4Culture (King County), ArtsWA, Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture and Neighborhood Matching Fund, and Equitable Communities Initiative.

Concierto El Grito: Celebrando la Independencia de México

By Orquesta Northwest

Concierto El Grito: Celebrando la Independencia de México

Concert "El Grito": Celebrating Mexico's Independence