Richmond police are reminding people that 23rd Street will be closed through Sunday morning for this weekend’s Fiestas Patrias parade and celebration.

The event is hosted by Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity and the cities of Richmond and San Pablo. It is being billed as “the area’s first-ever Latin American Independence Day Parade.”

Originally scheduled in May as part of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, the event was postponed because of weather. It honors the independence anniversaries of many Latin American countries, according to organizers. The inclusive event will have traditional music, dance, colorful costumes, and floats representing each nation’s cultural heritage, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page.

Police say to expect traffic delays and detours because of the parade, which will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Flags, costumes and music representing several Latin American nations will be on display Saturday during the Fiestas Patrias parade in Richmond. (Framegrab via Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity/Facebook)

Beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Barrett Avenue will be closed from 22nd to 27th streets and 23rd Street will close in the 300 and 400 blocks.

Both 24th and 25th streets will be closed in the 400 blocks and Prebble Avenue will close in the 2300 block.

The parade route stretches from westbound Barrett Avenue/northbound 23rd Street and eastbound Market Avenue to the termination point of the parade at Church Lane and Market Avenue.

People should expect a heightened police presence through the weekend.