The May 5th Parade in Puebla is an emblematic event that commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, where the Mexican army defeated the French forces. Every year, this parade brings together thousands of spectators and participants to celebrate this important historic close with pride, 2024 was no exception; Here you can check the route of this event.
It is important to take into account the route of the parade, because it crosses the main streets and city avenuesTherefore, drivers must take into account which streets will be closed and those participating must know what the route will be.
The Puebla city council reported that the closing time of the streets through which the parade will pass is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this due to the duration of the event and the subsequent cleaning that is carried out in the area. , so that cars can circulate once more.
What streets will the May 5th Parade pass through in Puebla?
- Departure from the Mausoleum of General Ignacio Zaragoza: The parade scheduled for May 5, 2024 will begin at the Mausoleum of General Ignacio Zaragoza, in the Los Fuertes area, a key historical site related to the Battle of Puebla. This is where the participants gather and the starting signal is given.
On April 26, 1976, the Ignacio Zaragoza Mausoleum was inaugurated in the city of Puebla | Andrés Lobato expand
- IMSS San José: From the Mausoleum of General Ignacio Zaragoza, the parade continues through the San José hospital, on 5 de Mayo Boulevard, one of the main arteries of the city.
- Convention Center: A significant part of the route is in front of the Convention Center following the 5 de Mayo Boulevard, a road that leads to the heart of the historic center of Puebla. This is where most of the spectators gather to watch the parade.
- Barrio de Analco: Continuing along this route the parade will arrive at the Analco neighborhood, in front of the Cartesiano hotel. From this point the parade route will be broadcast from Channel 6.
- CENHCH: The parade will continue in front of the Niño Héroes de Chapultepec School Center (CENHCH), the point where the contingents prepare for the end of this great journey.
- Military College Heroic Park: The parade will end its journey at the Parque Heroico Colegio Militar, located on Boulevard 5 de Mayo and 25 Poniente. Here, the participants disperse
The Puebla city council also reported that the concentration of contingents It will take place on Calzada I. Zaragoza and Avenida del Tecnológico.
What are the alternative routes to the May 5th Parade in Puebla?
According to the information provided by the municipal authorities, this parade will have alternative routes for drivers who need to travel through the area:
- Mexico-Puebla Highway
- North Boulevard
- Diagonal Defenders of the Republic
- 18 East – West
- 11 North – On
- 31 East – West
- 24 North – On
- 14 East
- November 18 Boulevard
???? It is reported that, in view of the “Commemorative Parade for the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla”, road closures will be implemented in different parts of the city from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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— Puebla City Council (@PueblaAyto) May 2, 2024
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