Flags lead Mexico’s patriotic decorations ahead of September celebrations

Ten days before Mexico’s September 15 celebrations, Avenida Juárez is turning green, white and red as vendors and artisans set up stalls filled with patriotic goods.

Flags are the most popular item, sellers say. Prices range from 20 pesos for the smallest versions to 420 pesos for flags measuring four meters. Other decorations include flowered and plush headbands for about 50 pesos, bows priced from 20 to 60 pesos, and sombreros selling for 200 pesos.

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The World Cup was relevant, so we are taking advantage of the shirts and stickers.

Face crayons cost 20 pesos, while makeup palettes range from 50 to 150 pesos. This year’s newer offerings include wrestler masks in patriotic colors, decorated parakeets, World Cup-themed stickers and small figures shaped like heroes of Mexico’s Independence era.

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They look very nice, there are so many things to choose from, and you can already feel that the national celebrations are coming.

“The World Cup was relevant, so we are taking advantage of the shirts and stickers,” one vendor said. Laura, a tourist visiting the avenue, said the variety and colors were already giving the Historic Center a festive atmosphere. Mauricio bought a bow tie in the colors of the flag, planning to wear it during the Grito de Independencia celebration.

“It’s great that they are already selling these things, because people can prepare in advance for September 15,” he said. The vendors said they would stay along Juárez from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through September 16.

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It’s great that they are already selling these things, because people can prepare in advance for September 15.