The City of Carson and the Philippine Independence Day Foundation present the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 9, at the Veterans Park on 22400 S. Moneta Avenue. This commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.
The whole day affair starts at 7:30 A.M. with a flag raising in front of Veterans Park. This will be followed by an ecumenical service led by Rev. Emmanuel Orendain, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and then a community mass celebrated by Rev. Father Albert Avenido of St.Philomena Catholic Church. There will then be the presentation of colors and the parade led by City of Carson Mayor Albert Robles.
The rest of the day will be dedicated to cultural and musical entertainment and various activities for the whole family.
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