Mariachi Monumental de México will perform the United States national anthem before the Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on Thursday, September 24.
The group, known for its mariachi and regional Mexican music, will take the field before the Week 3 matchup. Mariachi Monumental de México was founded in Chicago in 2009 and has performed at venues across the Midwest. The performance also comes during Hispanic Heritage Month, giving the group an opportunity to represent Mexican culture and its Chicago roots at one of the NFL’s most recognised stadiums. The Packers described the group as a leading ensemble in the regional Mexican and traditional mariachi genre. Its appearance at the Packers game comes as Hispanic Heritage Month is being observed across the United States . Mariachi Monumental de Mexico also thanked the Green Bay Packers for the invitation and for trusting the group with the performance. The appearance gives the ensemble a national NFL platform while highlighting its connection to the Chicago community. Viewers across the United States can watch the game on Prime Video, while NFL+ will carry it on mobile devices. In the Green Bay area, the game will air on NBC26 (WGBA). Viewers in the Milwaukee market can watch it on FOX6 (WITI).
The group said it was “incredibly honored” to perform the anthem at Lambeau Field. It also said the appearance was a chance to represent “mariachi music, Mexican culture, our families, our musicians, and our Chicago community.
Mariachi Monumental de México is scheduled to perform the national anthem before the Falcons-Packers game. The anthem performance will take place before the game begins at Lambeau Field, continuing the NFL’s usual pre-game tradition.
