Viva La Revolucion

Mexico's Revolution lasted from 1910-1920; millions were killed or died from starvation and disease.  While it is called The Revolution -- it really was a civil war.  A few Mexicans controlled every aspect of government and daily life -- by the end of the Revolution a new constitution was in place that provided the foundation for the current government structure.  A few changes have been made to this constitution including giving rights to the Indigenous Peoples.

November 20 is the official day of celebration (but they also get off the 19th to make a nice long fiesta!) and we attended the local parade.  Every school in LaPaz marched down the malecon (beach front road and sidewalk) -- from primary schools through secondary schools.  At the end of the parade, clubs and teams marched as did the local military forces.  The parade sort of started maybe at 9am and wrapped up in the early afternoon!  No officials, no dignitaries, no bands...just kids in all sorts of combinations of Green, White, Red.  The older children wore other costumes...but we only survived the primary grades!

Waiting for the Parade.

Waiting is easier with snacks. 

Seeds, Nuts, Candy and HOT STUFF

Here Comes the Parade

The First School in the Parade:  The School for the Physically and Mentally Disabled.  Marching for Respect and Inclusion!  Note the Green, White and Red!

This Parade is Serious Business -- new shoes on all the kids and lots of ribbons sewn on!

Riding the Route!

A new use for those Umbrellas.  

Color Coordinated Hair Glitter!

Guns and Bullets....Just Kidding!

The Best Dressed Car!

Viva la Revolucion!  

A touch of home...waiting to start marching.  Go Giants!