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

Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence this year and there are numerous events schedule for what should be one hell of a party.

What's going on where you are?

I'm still debating on whether to go to the Mexico City Zocalo or not for festivities. It's wild every year but this one might be too much, and I think it would be too much for the 15 month old daughter.

Events start this Sunday at the angel of independence.

Dragonlady · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 5:44 am Post subject:

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McMurphy_RP · Joined: 02 May 2010 Posts: 21

Dolores might be an exciting place to be. That's where Father Hidalgo read the Grito on September 16, 1810 - the Mexican equivalent of the U.S.'s "shot heard around the world." That event is reenacted annually by the president of Mexico as well as the mayors of many (most?) towns, and I've heard that for the bicentennial, the president will travel to Dolores to do the reenactment. I can't remember whether I heard that from a reliable source, though, so check it out for yourself if that kind of thing interests you.

(I realize that you probably know all that, Guy, but I figure other people might be reading the post, so I overexplained.)

MotherF · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:18 pm Post subject:

I'm surprised you've heard nothing DragonLady, the tall ships will be arriving your way in just a couple of days.

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3648-vela-sud-america-tall-ships-sail-to-veracruz

See http://www.bicentenario.gob.mx/ for all the info.

I especially like the sub page http://www.ninos2010.gob.mx/

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

Nice...I got to tour the Cuauhtemoc some years ago when it was docked at Acapulco. There's something special about sailing ships...

Dragonlady · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:58 pm Post subject:

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MotherF · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject:

I wish it were next month when school is out, we'd load up the car and head up there to see them.

Dragonlady · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:49 am Post subject:

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MotherF · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:34 pm Post subject:

My girls' school doesn't get out until July 7th.

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

8 days left! I still don't have any plans...any last minutes suggestions?

notamiss · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject:

You can get in the spirit by grocery shopping. I notice that about 70% of the music played in the supermarkets now is from the revolutionary era. I predict the percentage will climb as we approach the day itself. Very catchy music, whether you like it or not.

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

The Soriana nearest me is the same...very decked out in green, white, and red, and all the music to go with it.

The vendors selling giant flags and noisemakers have been out on the streets for a few weeks now already.

Dragonlady · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject:

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brian1972 · Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Pachuca Mexico

I am in Pachuca and they are building giant statues up and down the main hwy through town. What was a giant median filled with grass and garbage two weeks ago, is now beautifully landscaped and filled with giant monuments. They have been working day and night, it is really amazing! Posters all over town boast big events in the centro as well as at several new monuments. Should be something to see!

I think I will buy a hat and some clappy hands from those vendors selling all things Mexico!

Prof.Gringo · Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject:

I'll be in Seattle. Perhaps the Mexican consulate will throw a bash? I can be the Gringo Chilango Cool

Have FM-3, will travel!