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Smart LED Installations Elevate Fiestas Patrias as Cities Invest in Public Lighting

Remote control with color‑changing capability lets municipalities repurpose the same sites for different celebrations.

Overview

  • Landmarks were illuminated for the holiday, including the Acueducto de Querétaro, the Basílica de Zapopan and Plaza de las Américas in Jalisco, and the interior of Mérida’s Catedral de San Ildefonso.
  • Querétaro allocated 9.9 million pesos for decorations across the city center and seven delegations, with Ingeniería y Urbanismo Sustentable installing 503 ornaments, according to municipal authorities.
  • Signify underscores that festive lighting elevates perceived safety, strengthens community identity, attracts visitors, and supports local commerce.
  • IMCO reports that Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Quintana Roo lead electricity use relative to GDP above 12,000 kWh, while Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla and Tlaxcala appear more efficient, and Baja California along with Baja California Sur show the lowest efficiency.
  • Market estimates project Mexico’s LED sector to exceed $3.26 billion by 2029 at 9.87% annual growth, with typical 100‑light garlands drawing about 5–10 watts and LEDs reaching up to 90% greater efficiency than incandescent bulbs.