Venustiano Carranza's 'Grasa y Gasolina' Festival Draws Over 25,000 for Father's Day Celebration

The Venustiano Carranza mayor's office in Mexico City hosted the "Grasa y Gasolina" festival, drawing more than 25,000 attendees to celebrate Father's Day. The event transformed the alcaldía's esplanade into a vibrant hub for car enthusiasts and families.

Central to the festival was an impressive exhibition showcasing over 500 vehicles, including classic cars and motorcycles. Attendees were also treated to a display of 1960s fashion and the energetic rhythms of rock and roll and rockabilly music, performed by bands such as Nicotina, Atomic Psychos, and The Killing Floors Angels, which had the crowd dancing.

The festival went beyond a typical exhibition, featuring a national record attempt for "stroll dancing." Complementing the automotive theme were graphic art exhibitions, vendors selling automotive and motorcycle-related merchandise, and a lively lucha libre wrestling performance.

Mayor Evelyn Parra Álvarez highlighted the event's purpose: to recognize and celebrate fathers through a day of coexistence, entertainment, and family unity. Federal deputy Elena Segura emphasized the evolving role of fathers, noting they are not just providers but also emotional supporters and active participants in their children's lives. Effi Muñiz from the program "Mexicánicos" also attended as a special guest, commending the festival for strengthening family bonds and fostering a passion for cars and motorcycles.