Viva la Independencia: A celebration of heritage and community in Albert Lea - Albert Lea Tribune

Viva la Independencia: A celebration of heritage and community in Albert Lea - Albert Lea Tribune

The community is invited to join in a vibrant celebration of freedom, heritage and unity at Viva la Independencia from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 in the North Broadway parking lot in downtown Albert Lea. Across Latin America, the call of “Viva la Independencia,” meaning “Long Live Independence,” has echoed for generations as a powerful expression of pride, freedom and resilience. Throughout the 19th century, many Latin American countries fought for…