National Pyrotechnic Festival, Annual fireworks festival in Tultepec, Mexico
The National Pyrotechnic Festival showcases fireworks displays, competitions, and demonstrations by skilled artisans throughout seven days of celebrations in September.
The festival originated in the mid-19th century as a celebration honoring John of God, the patron saint of fireworks makers, and gained national status in 1989.
During the festival, over 250 toritos, bull-shaped frames with attached fireworks, parade through the streets of Tultepec for five to six hours.
The event attracts more than 100,000 visitors and features three main competitions: castillos construction, toritos parade, and fireworks synchronized with music.
Local artisans construct castillos, wooden and paper frames reaching 30 meters in height, which require fifteen days to complete for the competition.
GPS coordinates: 19.68508,-99.12872
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:18
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