After a two year absence, thanks to the pandemic, Mexico’s Independence Day parade returned to the streets of Oaxaca’s capital. There were lots of drums that had me hearing snare drums in my sleep that night. But, note all the young women drummers! (Click on each image to enlarge.)
Being that this was a civic and military parade, there were the requisite scary guys and gals with guns and military hardware.
But there were also contingents of firefighters, federal disaster relief, and the Red Cross.
There were horses with stunningly dressed male and female riders.
And, there were the young riders… from toddlers to preteens. Did I mention there were lots of horses?
And, to end the parade, there was a patriotic float with beautiful young women, dressed in the green, white, and red of the Mexican flag, singing the national anthem, “Himno Nacional Mexicano.”
¡Viva México!
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View From Casita Colibrí 
Beautiful pics, thanks!
I note that there are still many masked participants. Are there restrictions? I am planning to be in Oaxaca in February for the Organ Festival. Fully vaxxed!
Thank you!
Yes, masks are currently required to enter buildings and are supposed to be worn on the streets. Residents, for the most part, comply. However, the majority of visitors don’t seem to think the rules apply to them, which has caused resentment among Oaxaqueños who see it as a sign of disrespect. Alas, nobody knows what the status of Covid here (or anywhere) will be in February.
Same here in Quintana Roo. Mexicans comply and foreigners are entitled idiots.