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Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

So what's everyone doing for the 15th/16th?

samizinha · Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Vacalandia

Sadly, avoiding the Centro Historico in the DF. Last year I had a shady vacation in Acapulco, so my goal this year was to go to see the grita, but...
I hear that Coyoacan has a good celebration in the city, and Queretaro is good to get away too. Any other suggestions?
Saludos, Sami

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

All the delegational centers in the city throw some kind of affair. I spent last year's at Venustiano Carranza Delg...a lot of people, and the whole affair is mostly for kids. But, the mechanical bull was a blast and smashing confetti eggs on heads never gets tiresome. Coyoacan probably puts on a good show too.

But, I'm spending this one on the beach...

sarliz · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Jalisco

I'll be arriving in Guadalajara for night one of my TESL adventure. So nice of Mexico to throw a party for me!

delacosta · Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 325 Location: zipolte beach

Going to the convention,cabrones!
Wouldn't miss it for the world.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

delacosta · Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 325 Location: zipolte beach

Of course.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

What day is it held? I'd heard the 17th, after the celebrations, what few celebrations would be held anyway.

I was toying with the idea of going as well. Maybe see if I can get myself elected as Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, or something cool.

MELEE · Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject:

Since our local city hold is being held hostage by the APPO, (whom all appear to speak Trique...) my city is in the process of deciding what to do. They usually have the traditional grito with the mayor in that made-for-the-grito little balcony in the facade of the city hall on the 15th and a student parade on the 16th. The big deal is whether to just do the parade with only the private schools, or if the parents should get organized to have their kids march without the help of their teachers. There has been a suggestion made as well to get people to dress up in era costumes and do a reinactment of the battle of Huajuapan. Cool

Eitherway I will probably just spend it weeding my garden. Wink

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samizinha · Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Vacalandia

Oh, conjure up all of the ideas that you want! The thing is, the Lonely Planet does not always offer the best in travel advice. A charming hotel with hot water actually seemed to be a house of illicit activity with a grumpy porter- and cold water. One of the clubs suggested ended up being a meat market of 18 year old students of mine... there were just too many strange, sketchy things happening that weekend, so I came home early. I go a little more fresa now Rolling Eyes

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

ericksgm · Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Tapachula

Harmon is open both days so I�ll be working one day and spending the other with a friend of mine from guatemala. I guess I�m not very exciting.

gordogringo · Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 159 Location: Tijuana

There is a big event held in the Centro area of Tijuana with a big concert ,etc.I always go to that then clubhop around town as each club throws a special party for the holiday.Good fun.