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“Do not fear this sickness of your uncle or any other sickness, nor anything that is sharp or hurtful. Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry you, disturb you.”

-Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego

Pilgrimage 2021

History of the Pilgrimage

Throughout the years, thousands of people, including Aztec dancers, Mexican equestrian groups and Guadalupano groups from parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, have participated in the outdoor Procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in East Los Angeles. Traditionally starting at the corner of Ford Blvd. (710 Freeway) and Cesar Chavez Street, participants make a reverential stop at Our Lady of Solitude Parish to receive a blessing from the Archbishop of Los Angeles, then continue the procession through Cesar Chavez Avenue, to end the mile-long walk at the East Los Angeles College Stadium for a Mass.

Learn more about the history here.

FLOAT CONTEST

As in previous years, the 2021 procession will include floats displaying the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe or “Virgen Morena,” as she is popularly known in Mexico where she appeared to St. Juan Diego, a humble peasant who was canonized in 2012.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession Float Contest Rules (PDF Version)

Float Contest Official Flyer (PDF Version)

REGISTER HERE TO PARTICIPATE!

90th Procession and Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe “Always Forward in Mission and Hope” (Download the Official Event Flyer – PDF Version)

This year’s theme is “Always Forward in Mission and Hope,” uniting this long-standing celebration with the special Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Mission San Gabriel, the founding church of the Archdiocese. All funds donated on this site will be used to support and cover the costs of the event, which has become a moving and vibrant tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego, uniting our community of faith through her message of hope and love.