With
the exception
of the
celebration that
takes place on
Nov. 1 and 2, when
the deceased
are honored on
Day of
the Dead
with offerings
and altars,
most of
Puebla’s
festivities are of a
civic nature,
such as the
5 de Mayo Battle of
Puebla, which
features a military
parade to
celebrate Mexico’s
victory against
the French
Army. After
the parade,
the city
hosts a popular fiesta
with regional food
and music. Another
important
celebration marks
the city’s
founding, which
takes place on
April 16. It
includes ceremonies,
artistic events,
fireworks and
rides. And
of course,
there’s the
Independence Day
celebration on
Sept. 15. During
this time of
year, the
streets are adorned
with red, white
and green,
the national
colors. In the
Zocalo, the
city’s main
square, you’ll
hear the
famous Cry
of Independence.
Later, the
city’s restaurants,
discos and
nightclubs come alive...
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