Presidio Christmas Parade

Today is partly overcast and cool here in Presidio. As the residents of Ojinaga are staying in their homes, fearing from being shot because of the war between the Mexican military and drug lords, across the river in Presidio, the residents are enjoying their annual Christmas parade.

Leading the parade was the Persidio City Police and the Presidio County Sheriff.

Following closely behind was a horse drawn wagon.

Then a wagon with a live nativity scene from the Catholic church, celebrating their first Christmas Mass in 1683, which is now Presidio, Texas, .

Before the Spanish arrived here in 1683 were the Native Americans who inhabited the area.

The Mexican Consulate.

Spencer Brothers Department Store.

The Presidio Chamber of Commerce and several others.

Trailing the parade was the U.S. Border Patrol on horseback and some other local riders, but, unfortunately the batteries on my camera gave out before I could take their pictures.