Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories

Hip Hip HOORAY: Celebrations in Indiana

Indiana Historical Society Season 2 Episode 8

On this Independence Day, Casey and Regan look at some other celebrations that occur throughout Indiana. First looking at a celebration of Mexican Independence Day called Fiestas Patrias which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year in Northwest Indiana. Then Regan tells us about the Indiana Black Expo which is an annual conference held in Indianapolis. 

Further Information:
Crowd at the Indiana Black Expo
Crowd at Black Expo, 1971
Indiana Black Expo Planning Committee

Fiestas Patrias Parade Float
Maria del Refugio Ramirez de Godinez, Fiestas Patrias Queen
El Amigo del Hogar, Vol. II No. 59, August 21, 1927