Mexican musicians honour patron saint at the Santa Cecilia festival

Musicians from around the United States gathered for Mariachi Sol de Mexico to celebrate Santa Cecilia. The festival honors Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. (Photo: AP)

A mariachi musician walks past a mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe as he arrives for the Santa Cecilia Festival in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles.

Mariachis play in the street during the Santa Cecilia festival and procession.

Musicians from around the country gathered for Mariachi Sol de Mexico to celebrate Santa Cecilia.

A devotee taking a break from the celebrations and enjoying a drink in the plaza.

A violinist paying tribute to Santa Cecilia.