Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Locally, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church in Forest Hill, will celebrate this feast day with a 5:00 p.m. Mass at the church, in Forest Hill. There will be a dance and dinner afterwards at St. Martin Church, Lecompte.  There will be much traditional/indigenous food, music and dancing throughout the night.  There will not be a procession this year.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mexico’s patron saint. This feast day is important and celebrated in Latino/Hispanic communities across the country. Many participants dress in traditional garments and the celebrations typically include large fiestas and dancing.