For several days now we have seen or heard several of the “Guadalupanas” as they proceed thru town on the way to their church singing and carrying a shrine to the Virgin Mary preceded by the firing of guns or fire works to ward off ay evil spirits. Tonight it was the community of Calle Nicholas Bravo’s day to participate. We live on Calle (Street) Nichoas Bravo so all this began right on our block and then proceed the 3-4 blocks to the church where a bazaar was being held. It sure beats the Friday night fish frys my Dad took me to.
The shrine is an easy 4-5 ft in height covered in live flowers and then adorned with 
lights. I watched as lights were attached and finishing touches of flowers added. Our landlords brother was one of the four men that carried the shrine along the route. He found me in the crowd and brought me over to get a good photo another gentleman offered to take a picture with me in it. The landlords brother offered me a candle to march with them. I declined as I wasn’t quite sure how acceptable it was for such a newcomer and I also wanted to get all the pictures I could. Time came for the processional to start, they marched singing their praises, holding lit candles following behind the shrine as fire works preceded the processional. Very moving experience. Next year I will march with them. Mexico at it’s loudest and most colorful Signing off KO
Zihuathyme 
Beautiful picture of you! Thank you for sharing this experience with us.😊
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