Celebrating 215 Years of Mexico’s Independence
Key Details:
- The military parade featured the deployment of 1,305 personnel across 13 contingents.
Culiacán, Sinaloa, September 16, 2025 – In commemoration of the 215th anniversary of Mexico’s War of Independence, Governor Rubén Rocha Moya watched the traditional military parade from the balcony of the City Hall, honoring the legacy of heroes who gave birth to our nation.
Parade Participants
The governor was greeted at the City Hall by Mayor Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil to witness the parade, which included 1,185 military personnel and 120 PEP officers. Representatives from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Mexican Navy, National Guard, state police, and municipal police took part in the event.
Parade Highlights
Colonel Felipe Rodríguez Quiroz, responsible for the parade column, sought authorization from Tercera Región Militar Commander Guillermo Briseño Lobera at 09:30 AM, signaling the display of 13 contingents. These included an aerial demonstration by the Mexican Air Force, showcasing their unwavering heroism and loyalty to Sinaloa and Mexico, as well as their role in maintaining public order and social peace.
According to Colonel Rodríguez Quiroz’s final report, the parade involved 1,185 military personnel and 120 PEP officers distributed across 10 war flags, 20 scripts, 855 Army members, 100 Air Force members, 400 National Guard members, 70 state police officers, 50 Army vehicles, 45 National Guard vehicles, 15 Navy vehicles, 32 state police vehicles, and 3 Air Force aircraft.
Community Engagement
The parade strengthened ties between citizens and the armed forces, with hundreds of Culiacán residents and families enjoying the spectacle. Thousands of children were present, visibly excited by the discipline and equipment of the armed forces.
Notable Attendees
Accompanying Governor Rocha on the balcony were:
- Estefania Rea Reatiga, representing the State Congress
- Jesús Iván Chávez Rangel, President of the Supreme Court of Justice
- José Daniel Reséndiz, Commander of the Fourth Naval Region
- Jesús Manuel Castro, Commander of Military Air Base #10
- Óscar Rentería Shazarino, Secretary of Public Security
- Feliciano Castro Meléndrez, Secretary General of Government
- Eneyda Rocha Ruiz and Irma Nidya Gasca, respectively the Presidents of the State and Municipal DIF systems
- Regidors and municipal officials, along with special guests
Key Questions and Answers
- Who attended the parade? Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, Mayor Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil, and various high-ranking officials attended the parade.
- How many personnel participated in the parade? The parade featured 1,305 military personnel and 120 PEP officers.
- What were the key participants in the parade? The Army, Air Force, Navy, Mexican Navy, National Guard, state police, and municipal police took part in the event.
- What was the significance of the parade? The parade commemorated 215 years since Mexico’s War of Independence began, honoring the legacy of heroes who fought for Mexico’s freedom.
