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Morelia Sets Feb. 14 Torito de Petate Carnival With Avenida Madero Route, 200-Officer Security Plan

City leaders detailed rules to preserve a family-focused celebration.

Overview

  • Officials confirmed the parade for Saturday, February 14, running along Avenida Madero from the Fuente de Las Tarascas to the Cathedral/Plaza de Armas.
  • Municipal security will deploy about 200 agents to manage traffic, enforce road closures, maintain order and monitor the return of contingents to their neighborhoods.
  • Authorities reiterated bans on alcoholic beverages and machetes, with police empowered to remove prohibited items and detain repeat offenders.
  • Registration for artisan support runs January 19–30, offering 2,000 pesos each to up to 50 toritos through the municipal culture office.
  • Organizers reported expectations of roughly 100 toritos and about 50,000 attendees, and cited 2025 enforcement data of about 20 alcoholic drinks removed and one detention.