Zócalo will be the epicenter of the celebration for the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlán

Mexico City is preparing for one of the largest celebrations in its history. Mayor Clara Brugada, along with President Claudia Sheinbaum, has unveiled an ambitious program of events in the Zócalo and main avenues to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlán.

Mexico City. – In a clear strategy to promote Mexico City as a world-class cultural capital, Mayor Clara Brugada announced a grand program of festivities to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlán. The announcement, made in conjunction with the Presidency of the Republic, underscores the national importance of the event, which seeks to fill the Zócalo and the city's main thoroughfares with art, history, and massive performances during the month of July.

Brugada's plan focuses on transforming the city's most iconic public space, the Zócalo, into the epicenter of the commemorations. The goal is twofold: on the one hand, to foster a sense of pride and belonging among the capital's residents, reconnecting the city with its deep Indigenous roots; and on the other, to position Mexico City on the global stage as a vibrant, historically and culturally rich destination.

"We want every inhabitant of this city to feel part of these 700 years of history. The heart of the city founded by our ancestors beats today stronger than ever in the Zócalo," Brugada stated during the presentation.

The program is designed to visually and emotionally impact attendees:

• Transformation of the Zócalo: The central event will be the unveiling, on July 26, of a new circular monument evoking the Teocalli of the Sacred War, surrounded by reflecting pools that recall the city's lakeside past.
• Nahuatl Opera at Bellas Artes: The country's premier cultural venue, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, will host Nahuatl opera performances, an unprecedented act of cultural appreciation.
• Massive Parade to Constitution Square: A parade with 3,500 traditional dancers will depart from Chapultepec and culminate in a grand celebration at the Zócalo, showcasing the cultural diversity that converges in the capital.
• Technology and Tradition: Every night, from July 11 to 27, the facades of the buildings in the Historic Center will become canvases for a video mapping that will narrate the epic history of the Mexica.

"This is a celebration of Mexico City for Mexico and for the world. It's a reaffirmation of our identity," President Sheinbaum added, highlighting the collaboration between different levels of government to carry out the project.

Politically, this mega-event allows the Brugada and Sheinbaum administrations to lead a positive and unifying narrative. At a time of economic and security tensions, the commemoration of Tenochtitlán offers a narrative of historical grandeur and national pride, consolidating the image of both leaders as promoters of Mexican culture and identity.