Are we glad to get there for the highlight of the day; Cabalgata!, a parade of 400-500 costumed riders, mostly young and some little, mounted on horses. It was quite a sight to behold. What an extravaganza!
The rest of the evening we checked out a few different stages with traditional music, which I didn't realize until later that we were being initiated to the local music tradition of Jaracho.
Waiting for the bus to Tlacotalpan in the blazing hot tropical sun at a bus stop with hardly any shade. After 45 minutes, the bus came. It was more than full. Nonetheless, several savvy skinny locals slid onboard. We decided to hitchhike and in about 10 minutes were squashed in the rear seat of a honda SUV on our way to the festival.
These folks at our hotel are ready to ride in the Cabalgata horse parade Cabalgata.
The parade started 45 minutes late and a nice man brought out some chairs from his living room for Sun-Ling and I.
The head of the parade also waited 45 minutes to start. Horses and riders were very patient in the blazing hot tropical sun.
Photos and video from the parade.
After the parade we walked to city center. Tlacotalpan is known for its brightly colored colonaded streets.
The image of the Virgen La Candelaria is housed in IglesÃa de la Virgen de la Candelaria which is painted the color of the sky. Sublime.
Along the waterfront one could sit on a bull for a fee. No thanks!
Also the Papantla Flyers were in action "on the hour".
Edel Cruz and his band got the action going on Stage 2 in Plaza Dona Martha.
Followed by an amazing show by the local Culture Center band and dancers.
Powerful singers at the Luz de Noche stage.
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