Maybe they’re not so loco after all … what a parade!

Published June 19, 2023

by Robert J. Hawkins

They did it. The Loco marched, danced, walked, twirled, teased, sweated, tossed candy and rubber balls, waved, smiled, and consumed copious amounts of water and electrolyte drinks on Sunday morning.

And the thousands lining both sides of many downtown San Miguel de Allende streets loved every hot and sticky, broiling, joyous moment of the Contvite de Locos.

What an incredible day.

As always, the frisky mystery abuela led the parade, behind a formidable police escort And backed up by the assembled clergy — after all, the parade is inspired by the Feast of Saint Anthony, patron saint of lost things (keys, your sanity, marriage certificates, kids’ report cards …).

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