Mexico City has its own version of the parade sponsored by Liverpool, a department store chain that might be compared to Macy's (neither the most expensive nor the cheapest of Mexico's retailers). This is the 5th year for Liverpool's Christmas parade, which is called Bolo Fest. Just like the Macy's Parade, the Bolo Fest features big balloons, mostly of popular cartoon show characters.
The Bolo Fest 2019 was held yesterday along Mexico City's main boulevard, the Paseo de la Reforma. There were 19 giant balloons. This year at the conclusion of the parade there was a concert with popular performers by the Monument to the Revolution.
Alejandro's sister and her 9 year old son attended the parade, and here are a few photos and a video that she took of that event...
By the way, if you are wondering why the parade is called Bolo Fest...
Alejandro just explained to me that Bolo is the name of the bear that is Liverpool´s Christmas mascot.
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My first Mexican ex-girlfriend (alas, there are several) had a dog named Bolo.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun parade - and what a beautiful sunny day!
I've not had the opportunity to see the parade, but, yes, it looks like fun.
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