Thousands of people sang the traditional Mexican birthday song “Las mañanitas” at Mexico City’s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe to honor the virgin on the 492nd anniversary of her apparition in 1531.

Starting well before dawn Sunday, hundreds gathered on the grounds of St. Ann Mission in the Florida farmland to bring flowers, candles and petitions to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

During the month of May, Catholics celebrate the crowning of Mary, where a crown is placed on Mary’s head with flowers.

A nonprofit arts organization began celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe 26 years ago and this year its art exhibit continues with pieces by San Antonio artists.

Each year, Silver Roses in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to the United States to Mexico.