Revolution Day Parade

So, since today is Mexican Revolution Day, there were no classes. However, all the kids have to dress in their uniforms and are part of a parade. Each school has its own color guard (carries the flag), and they all have their own ways of dressing up in traditional costumes and celebrating the day. I don't know if I have mentioned yet, but Mili is now living with me while Steve and Gena are in the states. She started high school this year (even though she's turning 18 in March), so she needs to stay here in Cofradia during the week. Anyway, Mili was chosen to be Sargent of the High School Color Guard! She was in color guard in middle school as well, so she knew what she was doing, but it was my first time seeing her in one of these parades. So, i took the opportunity to head to the center of town for the ceremonies that kick off the parade and to take pictures of her and of other kids parading and having a good time. There's also some video, so enjoy!

Here's a video of the elementary school color guard presenting the flag for the pledge to start off the festive events. Enjoy!

The Cofradia Parade. All four schools are represented plus many others! The event is put on by the elementary school, so they are in front.

They dress up in traditional costumes.

The high school color guard. Mili is in the front row all the way to the Left. That is the Sargent position.

The preschool color guard.

The rest of the preschool in uniform and formation.

Sandy took some pictures in Arrayanes as well. The two towns have their own schools, so they both had parades simultaneously. So, here are some of Sandy's pics.

The babies dressed up as soldiers.

This is Coco. He just turned 2 and is Brenda's sons. She is one of Sandy and Mili's cousins.

This is the Arrayanes junior high color guard. Aide, Sandy and Mili's little sister, is also Sargent. She's front row left.

Diego, Sandy and Mili's little brother is here marching with the elementary school. He's the second to the left with the red ball.