Mexican immigrants plan celebration to give thanks on July 4

June 20th, 2008, 2:26 pm · 6 Comments · posted by Amy Taxin

Planning a July 4 celebration? In addition to the usual fanfare of family cookouts and fireworks, add to the list a community-wide celebration in Santa Ana by Mexican Americans who want to give thanks to the United States.

Mike Gonzalez, president of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad in Orange County, said the goal of the event — called “Gracias Americaâ€