Considered the most relevant political and social event in the contemporary history of our country, the Mexican Revolution burst onto the national scene when Francisco I. Madero proclaimed the Plan of San Luis on November 20, 1910, inciting the population to take up arms. against Porfirio Díaz, who had been in power for more than 30 years.
The Plan of San Luis, the beginning of the Mexican Revolution
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution 2023
Therefore, 2023 marks the 113th anniversary of the beginning of the revolutionary feat that concluded, according to some historians, with the promulgation of the Political Constitution of 1917; which incorporated many of the slogans for which the people fought: a democratic system of government; greater social rights, agrarian reform for peasants and freedom and equality.
The traditional parade of November 20
It would not be until 1936 that the Senate of the Republic would decree the parade of the Mexican Revolution as official. Consequently, year after year the capital is organized Sports Parade on November 20 with various contingents of athletes and elements of the Secretariat of National Defense, the Secretariat of the Navy and the National Guard; characterized as historical figures of the armed struggle, as well as Adelites and revolutionaries.
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Likewise, the meeting point is normally the Monument to the Revolution; Later, the contingent advances along Paseo de la Reforma in the direction of the Historic Center of the capital and ends at the Zócalo plateau.
Likewise, November 20 is a mandatory day of rest, so this year it will be part of a long weekend, since the date falls on a Monday.
What time does the civic military and sports parade on November 20, 2023 start?
At the moment, local authorities have not yet confirmed the schedule, the route of the contingent or the participants in the parade; What is a fact are the road closures that will take place on the day of the event; Therefore, do not forget to take precautions.
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