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Grito Night Fills Mexican Cities, With 65,000 in Monterrey and Drone Glitches in Mexicali

Governors paired the civic call with concerts plus drone shows under local security plans.

Overview

  • In Monterrey, Governor Samuel García led the Grito at the Macroplaza, staged a drone display, activated a World Cup countdown and brought on Grupo Duelo.
  • In Mexicali, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila replicated the ceremony after the televised national Grito, though part of the drone show was halted for technical failures before Banda MS headlined.
  • Escobedo ran two festivities at the Plaza Principal and Alianza Real with more than 25,000 attendees, highlighted by Palomazo Norteño and Costumbre with Proxpol and Protección Civil overseeing safety.
  • In Santa Catarina, a confrontation between protesters and municipal police prompted the cancellation of two main artists’ performances.
  • San Pedro and Guadalupe held well-attended local ceremonies led by municipal officials, featuring live music, folkloric shows and light displays.