Several local groups and churches today will celebrate the Virgen de Guadalupe's feast day the day in Mexican history when it is believed the she appeared to Juan Diego.
In Mexico City a Catholic church was eventually built on Tepeyac Hill the site of her appearances.
Traditionally in Catholic churches in Mexico the faithful celebrate this special day by taking her roses and singing the traditional birthday song Las Ma anitas during special Masses.
Here is a glimpse at some celebrations around El Paso today
The Matachines of St. Pius X Catholic Church and Mariachi Los Toritos will perform at a praise of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 5 p.m. at the mural of the virgin at the intersection of Alameda and Zaragoza streets. Free parking will be available in the Tiguas Del Pueblo property behind the 7 Eleven store.
St. Pius X Catholic Church 1050 N. Clark will have a Mass at 7 a.m. and a drama at 7 p.m. in the church. Information 772 3226.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 602 S. Oregon St. will have Mass at 6 p.m. followed by menudo and champurrado in the gym. There also will be mariachis to sing. Information 532 5447.
St. Patrick Cathedral 1118 N. Mesa will have Las Ma anitas at 6 a.m. followed by Mass at 7 a.m. and breakfast and a play in honor of the virgin at 5 p.m. and Mass with mariachis at 6 p.m. followed by a reception. Information 533 4451.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 2709 Alabama will have ma anitas at 6 a.m. followed by the Mass.
St. Stephen Deacon Martyr Catholic Church 1700 George Dieter will have ma anitas at 6 a.m. followed by Mass at 6 30 a.m.
Queen of Peace Parish 1551 Belvidere will have Mass at 6 a.m. Information 584 5817.
St. Matthew Catholic Church 400 W. Sunset will have Mass at 6 30 a.m. 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information 584 3461.
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