Immigrant families living in Southern California brought bouquets of flowers to greet their loved ones who arrived from Mexico.
"That lost connection," Paredes said."You don't have all your family here. They're in different parts of the world, and just to have that honor to have them close to you at least once in a lifetime, it's just something to be grateful for."
L.A. Councilmember Gil Cedillo worked with the State Department and federal immigration officials to approve the visas. He partnered with the community organization hosting the celebration, which marked the 10th family reunification event.
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