Culiacán's Grito returns after two years of cancellations
More than 20,000 people attended Culiacán's September 15 Independence ceremony, according to official figures cited by Infobae, as the mass celebration returned after two years of cancellations amid cartel violence.
Culiacán held its mass Independence celebration on September 15 after two years of cancellations amid Sinaloa's security crisis, Infobae reported. Interim Governor Graciela Domínguez Nava led the Grito de Independencia at the state government palace.
Official figures cited by Infobae put attendance at more than 20,000 people. The gathering marked the return of a major civic event during the ongoing conflict.
Domínguez Nava appeared on the main balcony at 10:20 p.m. and received the Mexican flag from a military escort. The report describes her as the first woman to lead Sinaloa's ceremony. Alongside the traditional independence figures, her address recognized Indigenous communities and migrants and called for peace, equality and justice.
A military orchestra performed the national anthem, followed by fireworks and a laser display lasting about 15 minutes. The evening's entertainment continued after the civic ceremony.
The large public gathering returned against the backdrop of the conflict between the Sinaloa Cartel's Chapos and Mayos factions, which began in September 2024. According to Infobae, authorities canceled the 2024 and 2025 mass celebrations because of the insecurity.