SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The State Capitol in California was illuminated in the colors of the Mexican flag Monday to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day. But despite the bright display, other aspects of the special day were toned down.

Monday night's celebration of "El Grito" was scaled back by organizers amid immigration enforcement.

"It's maybe much smaller, but even more special, I would say, because the people that decide to show up can celebrate. It's also about showing up about their identity, about their roots, about being proud of being Mexican," said Christian Tonatiuh González Jiménez, the Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento.

During the civic ceremony, the Consul waved the Mexican flag over the balcony, a tradition that marks the beginning of Mexico's Independence Day celebra

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