Revolution Day in Chelem

Celebrated throughout Mexico, November 20th marks the day in 1910 when the war to overthrow the dictator General Porfirio Diaz began. The revolution was fought due to the growing disparity between the rich landowners and the rest of the population who were mainly poor peasants and farmers. The day is celebrated with colorful parades and parties and celebrations.  Here in Chelem of course there was something going on too!   We were able to attend the morning celebrations, but had many real estate clients in town so we were back home and at work by 9:00.


It all started by the lagoon, all the local school children were dressed up in their Sunday best for Revolution Day!  Here is a picture of the beginning with Senorita Revolution leading the parade,



Next the Colorguard:


Those that aren't in the Colorguard marched too,


Here come the kindergarten children,


Look at how precious they are, all dressed up in white, hair slicked back, wonder if they looked so clean at the end of the day?







My girl Gaby, she is just the best!

I love the horses and hats!



These guys on horses are exactly what my Mom thinks is normal here.  Can't convince her that people have cars!



Finally my "adopted" grand baby, Yomara, isn't she a beauty?