San Miguel prepares for the 214th anniversary of Independence

Published August 20, 2024

With the arrival of September, San Miguel de Allende is preparing to celebrate the 214th anniversary of the Independence of Mexico. The Municipal Government began to decorate the streets of the historic center and its surroundings with the patriotic colors. In addition to preparing a program of activities to exalt the culture and history that is a fundamental part of this national holiday.

San Miguel de Allende, known as “The Forge of National Independence,” the city, which is the birthplace of the First Soldier of the Nation, Don Ignacio Allende, and the first City Council of Free Mexico, continues to celebrate its historical significance with pride.
Patriotic decorations and educational focus. Acacio Martínez, director of culture and traditions, highlighted that these festivities begin with the decoration, which not only seeks to celebrate, but also instills respect and knowledge for the historical process that transformed the country. The streets of San Miguel de Allende are being decorated with tricolor ornaments and patriotic motifs, which include lights with pre-Hispanic designs and the Aztec shield.

As part of this tradition and to make the entire population aware of the historical significance of San Miguel de Allende, all residents are asked to decorate their facades and common areas with the colors of the flag. Beginning of the celebrations of the patriotic month. With the placement of flags and patriotic decorations, San Miguel de Allende begins a month full of festivities. The program of the “Patriotic Month” includes events such as the “coronation of the peasant queen” and the “coronation of the queen of patriotic holidays”, as well as the placement of the Banner of Patriotic and Patronal Holidays and the 77th traditional symbolic race. The framework of these festivities will serve to give way to one of the most important events, which is the Ceremony of the Cry of Independence, the civic-military parade, and to culminate, the traditional “Alborada”.

Source: liderempresial