Not sure what those lights in the middle represent? That's the Mexican Coat of Arms. It shows an eagle on a cactus with a snake in its mouth.
The crowds start to gather
From Suzanne Barbezat, About.com
As evening falls, the streets start filling up, and the decorations come to life.
© 2006 Suzanne Barbezat, licensed to About
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