Resident invites public to La Matanza commemorative walk Nov. 2; state representative to speak
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Ricardo Madrigal invited residents to the sixth annual Caminata commemorating La Matanza of 1915, a 3.5-mile walk on Nov. 2 followed by an 11 a.m. wreath-laying ceremony at the state historical marker with State Representative Aaron Gammes as guest speaker.
A resident told the San Benito City Commission on Oct. 21 that organizers are holding a commemorative walk Nov. 2 to honor victims of La Matanza — racial violence against Mexican Americans in the region in 1915 — and invited residents to attend.
Ricardo Madrigal, who said he grew up in San Benito and owns local property, described the event as a Dia de los Muertos–period Caminata planned to celebrate the lives of victims and noted the city has a state historical marker commemorating La Matanza. “We started this walk... We’re in our sixth year,” Madrigal said. The march begins at Heaven Haven Park and proceeds roughly 3.5 miles to the state historical marker, where an 11 a.m. wreath-laying and speeches are planned. Madrigal said State Representative Aaron Gammes is the event’s guest speaker. He also said there is no admission fee and left informational cards and a QR code for the city and public to find event details.
Ending: The invitation was delivered during the public‑comment portion of the Oct. 21 meeting; organizers asked the public to watch the event web page for additional details.