The Town of Greenwich celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the annual raising of the Mexican flag at town hall.

First Selectman Fred Camillo spoke in person and shared a recorded message from the Mexican Consulate General of Boston.

“Mexico is our important neighbor to the south that we share a long border with,” says Ann Blumensaadt, an organizer of the event. “We have so many residents of Mexican descent that I thought it was important to support them and acknowledge them and do something positive.”

Friday also marked Mexican Independence Day.