Thousands of people crowded Olvera Street PLaza and La Placita Catholic Church in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the Virgen de Guadalupe's feast day on December 12, 2010. People waited in line to leave flowers at several images of La Virgen de Guadalupe at the church. After midnight people danced to live tamborazo bands on Main Street.
All photos by Aurelio Jose Barrea
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