Preparing the Plaza

Last week I went downtown and checked out the Christmas preparations on the Zócalo once again.

The Christmas lights were all up, including the decorations that they were putting in place the previous week over 20 de Noviembre Avenue where is ends at the plaza.

Workers were busy setting up structures on the Zócalo.

I asked a policeman if they were going to have a Christmas fair similar to what they had last year.  He said yes, and that it would be open to the public beginning on December 17th (today).

From what I observed, it looked as if the fair was going to be identical to last year's.  There was a stage for musical events in front of the Cathedral.  The metal framework for large Christmas trees had been erected.  Last year the trees were been covered in live poinsettia plants.  I supposed they will do the same this year.

There were metal archways that were strung with lights.

To one side was a large tent.  Last year they had a tent with a large handicrafts market.  Perhaps they will do the same again this year.

Since then, I have been checking the webcam of the Zócalo on the internet.  I had my doubts as to whether or not everything would be ready by today.  Looking at the webcam this morning, perhaps they will be ready to open the Christmas fair by this evening.