Cozumel Celebrates Mexican Independence Day 2013
In Cozumel the Mexican Independence day celebration commenced Friday September 6th with the lighting of the decorative lights along the waterfront and a performance by “Mariachi de la Direcion de Cultura.” Quintana Roo Park is alive with carnival, rides, games, all sorts of traditional food vendors, as well as daily performances. If you have been there this week, you probably noticed the peaceful sit-in by the public school teachers and employees under tents in the middle of the park. The public school employees will be suspending their sit-in during the main event that take place the evening of the 15th and followed by dancing into the wee hours of Mexican Independence Day, September, 16th. There will be high security at Quintana Roo on the 15th. Coolers, motorcycle helmets,alcohol, etc. are not permitted in the park. Security details will be performing searches. DO NOT BE ALARMED, this is for the good of all in attendance, and is typical of any city in the world in preparation for gatherings of large crowds. I have provided a semi-translated schedule of activities for your use:
Mexican Independence Day 2013 Schedule
Thursday September 12th
Lower Level Municipal Palace:
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Awards: “Paint Your Hero” Contest
Quintana Roo Park:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Coronation: Las Niñas Independencia De Los Cendis
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Typical Mexican Costume Runway
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Abigail Carbajal
Friday September 13th
Explanada de la Bandera: (Next to Passenger Ferry Across from Palmeras)
9:00 a.m. Tribute to Children Heroes
Quintana Roo Park:
7:00 p.m. Coronation of “Nina de Indenpendencia” Preschool
Unidad Deportiva Indenpendencia:
7:00 p.m. Inauguration of 2013 Football Leagues (Soccer)
Quintana Roo Park:
8:00 p.m. Presentation of Grupo Folklorico Ixchel, “Casa de la Cultura”
Saturday September 14th
Explanada de la Bandera: (Next to Passenger Ferry Across from Palmeras)
9:00 a.m. Civil ceremony commemorating the incorporation of Chiapas into the Federation
Quintana Roo Park:
7:00 p.m. Exhibition of Marching Bands and Flag bearers
7:00 p.m. Singing Contest “”Song for my Country”
Sunday September 15th
Quintana Roo Park:
8:00 a.m. Sunday Bicycle Race
7:00 p.m. Cultural Festival
11:00 p.m. Grito de Indenpendencia
11:45 p.m. Fireworks
12:00 a.m. Special Performances, Music and Dancing until Dawn!
Grupo “Gillow”
Monday September 16th
Waterfront:
9:00 a.m. Military Parade
Quintana Roo Park:
7:00 p.m. Wrestling
8:00 p.m. Performance by Cozumel Band
Tuesday September 17th
Quintana Roo Park:
7:00 p.m. Exhibition Technical School of Boxing
Closing Ceremonies
