By Delia Ruelas

Fifteen contingents participated in the traditional parade celebrating the 214th Anniversary of Mexico’s Independence, covering a 5-kilometer route along Benito Juárez Boulevard.

The parade began in the Machado neighborhood and continued to the downtown area, ending on René Ortiz Street.

The parade started as scheduled, although the number of contingents was smaller than usual.

The main group was led by the Honor Guard of the Citizen Security Secretariat and a group of traffic police, followed by the Municipal War Band and its Flag Honor Guard.

A small group of lifeguards and firefighters, dressed in formal attire, also participated.

Few schools took part, with honor guards from schools such as Abraham Lincoln Secondary School, Lucio Blanco Secondary School, Emiliano Zapata Secondary School, and Micaela Aguilar Topete Technical Secondary School.

Private nursing schools and tactical groups, such as the Mexican Social Sports Center “Boinas Negras Rosarito,” were also present. As is customary, the Youth Police group participated as well.

Additionally, a few classic and vintage cars were showcased, and the parade concluded, as tradition dictates, with the participation of 100 horseback riders.