On September 15 and 16, Mexicans celebrate their Independence Anniversary.

The President, Governors and Mayors in every city stand on the balcony
and shout,
"Viva México, Vivan Los Heroes, Viva La Independencia"

and people repeat after them waving Mexican flags

Then the fireworks start.
There is a spectacular show of sound and light both on the ground, in the air,
and on the walls with figures of the Mexican heroes.

Next day there is a parade with Mexican Charro,
men with the big sombreros in traditional Mexican costume riding horses.

The "Running of the Bulls" called "Sanmiguelada" is on the third Saturday.
Many people come to run  through the streets of downtown San Miguel with the bulls.
Shouting "Olé, Olé" with a very Mexican macho feeling.

Later in the afternoon there is a bullfight in the Plaza de Toros.

Then it's on to the bars for celebrating all night long

Every year a Queen for the celebrations of the month of September is chosen

On the weekend following September 29
is the celebration of the Founding of the city of San Miguel de Allende in 1542.

There is a spectacular "Flyers" show from Papantla, Veracruz

The Indians do a ritual on the top of a pole high above the plaza,
playing a flute and drum, and dancing on a tiny platform.

Then they spin hanging from the ropes as they descend to the ground

On Saturday afternoon,
the Aztec, Chichimecan  Indians, and dancers from all around Mexico
come dancing in the downtown area.

It is one of the most wonderful parades of the Mexican culture.

For more stories and pictures on the Aztec Dancers and their traditions, click here

Some of the dancers carry big and very heavy offerings called "Xúchiles" (soo che lais)
to honor the founder of the city, Friar Juan de San Miguel

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