Post Independencia - parade and more fireworks

The party-throwers of San Miguel are smart enough to make sure everybody gets to enjoy the festivities. The 11 PM fireworks on September 15 is mostly for adults, but they ensure the kids and families have fun too. There was no school today, and as a part of the holiday we got to see the independence day parade in town, complete with marching schoolkids, military tanks, bands, horses and more.







After watching the parade and getting lunch, we came back home to rest before the evening festivities. Sue and Laurel decided to let the boys go out, so Bryce and I went to the Jardin at 7 or so to get ready for the 9 PM show. All of our gringo family friends were there, and Bryce got into yet another game of Jardin tag, while I hung out and talked with the parents. I finally got to meet some of the moms that Sue had mentioned to me.

At 9 PM, the fireworks started.



Unlike the previous day, there was a lot more room and a lot less people. Bryce and I were behind the fireworks stand - maybe 50 feet or so. A variety of pinwheels and flying saucers were lit, and it rained sparks everywhere and was really loud. Bryce loved it.



At the end of the show, about 30 feet behind us, some traditional fireworks were launched into the air, much to our surprise as we were looking ahead of us the whole time.

We finally got home at about 10:00 or so. Bryce was still amped, and I could tell he would have a hard time getting to sleep. Sue was beat, so she went downstairs, and I poured a glass of Herradura Reposado Tequila and sat on the deck overlooking town. All of the sudden, more fireworks appeared. It was beautiful. Bryce came running out from his room and we sat and watched five more minutes of fireworks.