Isla Mujeres Blossoms with Festive Flower Parade

Isla Mujeres City Council, under the leadership of Municipal President Atenea Gómez Ricalde, recently celebrated the arrival of spring with a vibrant parade and the Isla Mujeres Flower Festival 2025. The event, coordinated by the System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF) Isla Mujeres, drew hundreds of families, children, and adults into a colorful and joyful celebration.

Mayor Gómez Ricalde reaffirmed the Municipal Government's commitment to creating memorable experiences for families and bringing joy to children. The parade kicked off at CENDI Arrecifes and meandered through the main streets of the La Gloria neighborhood, concluding at the Bicentennial Dome where the festival was held.

During the Flower Festival, the Spring Ambassadors were crowned in a heartfelt ceremony that underscored the importance of family values and community involvement in activities that bolster social cohesion. The Spring Ambassadors included representatives from various local schools, clubs, and organizations.

The festival also featured children's performances and dances themed around spring, meticulously prepared by various participating groups. These included the CENDI Group, the Francisco Hernández de Córdoba School, Al Son del Corazón, The Family, and the RDS Academy.

This year marked the fourth consecutive Flower Festival, a tradition that strengthens the identity of Isla Mujeres Pueblo Mágico and encourages family participation. The event aims to foster spaces for healthy social interaction and celebration.

In attendance were the head of the Northern Zone Management Representation of the DIF Quintana Roo, Raquel Jiménez Jiménez; the Honorary President of DIF Isla Mujeres, Alicia Ricalde Magaña; the General Director of the DIF Isla Mujeres System, Fabiola Vicencio Jiménez, and the municipal trustee, José Inés Aguilar Rodríguez.