MEXICO: Revolution Day Parade

Mexico's Revolution Day (Dia de la Revolucion) is a national public holiday that celebrates the revolution in Mexico.

The civil war began in 1910 to end the struggle against the President and Dictator Porfirio Diaz.

Under his rule, the gap between the rich and poor widened and political freedom was suppressed.

The revolution lasted for 10 years.

San Miguel celebrates the landmark day with a parade.

Under President Diaz economic growth and modernization occurred. But, this progress did not filter through to many Mexicans, including labour workers and people in the poorer parts of Mexico.

Francisco Madero, a wealthy landowner and reformist, emerged as a leader advocating for democracy and the end of Díaz’s dictatorship.

 

 

 

 

Francisco Madero, organized the revolt against Díaz. Madero was then elected as president in 1911.

 

What is a parade without marching bands?

Banners and Cheerleaders.

Revolutionaries, charros (Mexican cowboys) and determined women.

Fashionistas. 

 

 

Mariachi players.

 

 

Perhaps a little romance....

Every parade needs spectators.

 

John thinks he blends in with the locals. 

Ummmm....... No comment.