Mexico City, March 21 – The First Spring and Ornamental Flower Festival 2026 officially opened yesterday, March 20, at the emblematic Monument to the Revolution, bringing a burst of color and fragrance to the heart of Mexico City. Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, led the inauguration of the event, which features more than 50 producers from conservation land and over 10,000 diverse plant species.
Economic Boost and Floral Spectacle
During the inauguration, Brugada Molina highlighted the festival’s significant economic impact, anticipating daily earnings of 300,000 pesos for the participating producers. “Today we have more than 50 producers, seven territories, many floriculture stands, all from conservation land, and we expect an economic spillover of 300,000 pesos daily for the producers, and we have 10,000 different species,” she stated, inviting all citizens to attend.
The festival’s theme is dedicated to the teporingo, an endemic species of Mexico City, represented by three monumental floral figures placed on the esplanade of the Monument to the Revolution. Brugada Molina expressed her expectation of attracting over 10,000 daily visitors, emphasizing, “We invite you to come. We expect more than 10,000 people daily at this Flower Festival. With this, we welcome spring and fill our city with many colors and many flowers.”
Mexico City as a Floral Hub and Message of Peace
The local executive leader affirmed that Mexico City is establishing itself as a leading entity in plant production, aiming to showcase its capabilities to the world. “We want to show the world what we are, and the World Cup is coming, not only because we are going to have the World Cup here, but because the great Mexico City is recognized throughout the world as an attractive place to come, and flowers should be part of what our visitors see, because in them is the heart of this city,” she asserted, acknowledging the producers’ role in shaping the city’s image for the upcoming sports event.
As part of the floriculture promotion activities, the installation of plants will commence tomorrow, Saturday, March 21, on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma.
Furthermore, Brugada Molina underscored a crucial message conveyed amidst the flowers: “From Mexico City, we say: no more war and yes to peace.” She invoked Benito Juárez’s words, “Among individuals as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace,” hoping they would resonate globally. “We want this great Mexico City to send that international message of peace to the whole world amidst the Flower Festival; amidst the tribute to Benito Juárez; amidst all the love the city has for living peacefully,” she affirmed.
Tribute to Benito Juárez and Future Plans
This inaugural edition of the festival also commemorates the 220th anniversary of Benito Juárez’s birth. Brugada Molina lauded Juárez, stating, “today more than ever, the voice, thought, and legacy of Benito Juárez are present,” crediting him with laying the foundations for a free nation, advocating for sovereignty, legality, and justice.
Looking ahead, she announced that next year’s festival will be held in the Zócalo to welcome spring, transforming the Plaza de la Constitución with flowers and culture for public enjoyment. She also recognized the invaluable contribution of conservation land producers, without whom the city’s unique areas like Xochimilco, Tláhuac, and Tlalpan would not thrive. This also benefits the local economy through markets such as Jamaica, Central de Abastos, La Merced, San Francisco, and San Fernando, among others, urging the public to support local products.
Environmental and Cultural Initiatives
Julia Álvarez Icaza Ramírez, Secretary of Environment, reported that Mexico City produced over 7 million flowers of various varieties this season across 60 hectares of conservation land, significantly bolstering the economic well-being of producers. Álvarez Icaza confirmed that in the coming weeks, flowers from conservation land will be acquired and placed along major avenues throughout the city in anticipation of the World Cup, ensuring visitors appreciate them. “We will work, whatever it takes, so that flowers continue to be the emblem of Mexico City,” she vowed.
Concurrently, Ana Francis López-Bayghen, local Secretary of Culture, announced the launch of the Spring Night 2026, one of the capital’s most iconic cultural celebrations. This year, the event expands to 15 venues across different territories, aiming to make art accessible to more communities. “The goal is for culture to reach all corners of the city. Spring Night ceases to be a concentrated event and becomes a grand celebration distributed in different territories,” she emphasized.
Activities will commence this Saturday with a traditional musical tour in the Historic Center, stretching from the Zócalo to the Monument to the Revolution, with stops at various stages including Alameda Central and Plaza Tolsá. The main stage at the Monument to the Revolution will be dedicated to classic rock, featuring iconic groups like Kerigma, Cecilia Toussaint, and Los Lobos, uniting different generations. Parallel concerts will also take place in areas like La Cañada, broadening the cultural offerings across the city.
On Sunday, the program continues with the “Cuicatlán de Primavera,” a strategy involving musical performances at 15 venues throughout the capital, establishing a decentralized and community-oriented cultural model.
Source: 889noticias.mx
