Politics · Mexico · 5 hrs ago
Nearly 3,000 troops prepare for Mexico Revolution anniversary parade
Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla reviewed nearly 3,000 troops preparing for a civic-military parade in Mexico City.
The parade will mark the 116th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution and take place at the Zócalo.
The revolution began in 1910 and transformed Mexico’s political, economic and social life.
Historical scenes will recall figures including Francisco Villa and Emiliano Zapata, and events such as the 1917 Constitution.
The displays will show how revolutionary forces changed from troops using horses and trains to today’s military units.
The parade is expected to include vehicles, aircraft, horses and civilian participants, alongside troops from the Army, Air Force and National Guard.
Nearly 3,000 members of Mexico’s Army, Air Force and National Guard are preparing to take part in a parade marking the 116th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo reviewed the troops on Friday, November 13.
The parade is set to take place at Mexico City’s Zócalo.
Its central theme will be the historical course of the Revolution, which began in 1910.
The event will feature historical representations, military contingents, vehicles, aircraft and mounted groups.
- Who
- Nearly 3,000 members of the Army, Air Force and National Guard, along with civilian participants.
- What
- They are preparing for a civic-military parade marking the 116th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
- When
- Trevilla reviewed the troops on Friday, November 13, 2026. The parade date is not stated.
- Where
- The parade will take place at Mexico City’s Zócalo; the troop review was held at Joint Strategic Military Camp 1-A.
- Why
- To commemorate the Mexican Revolution and recall its history.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Mexican Revolution began.
The Constitutional Army was formed.
Mexico’s Constitution was promulgated.
Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo reviewed the troops preparing for the anniversary parade.
- Participants
- Nearly 3,000 Army, Air Force and National Guard members
- Anniversary
- 116th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution
- Parade location
- Mexico City’s Zócalo
- Vehicles
- 69 vehicles and 16 antique vehicles
- Aircraft
- 14
- Horses
- 486