'Astrid Hadad, flamboyant political commentator and comedian, is one of the many acts to brighten up the Plaza Fundadores as part of the Fiestas de Octubre. There's still time to head downtown and enjoy the remaining program.

' - Photo By F. Sanchez

'Little known talents of transito officials: these officers are members of a motorcycle acrobatics group, in existence since 1939. Participants practice weekly in preparation for public parades like last Sunday's colorful inauguration of Guadalajara's Fiestas de Octubre.

' - Photo By M. Smith

'A small, but very enthusiastic group gathered to celebrate World Carfree Day on Friday, September 21. The global day is intended to raise enthusiasm for alternative transportation and often creates thousands-strong bicycle hordes in Europe. In deference to Guadalajara's thoroughly unfriendly traffic, celebrants limited themselves to a few short, clearly-set routes in the downtown area.' - Photo By F. Sanchez

'Jalisco governor Emilio Gonzalez, surrounded by his closest advisors, gave the first Grito of his administration from the balcony of the Palacio del Gobierno last Saturday in celebration of Mexico's Independence.' - Photo By F. Sanchez

'Mexican Independence in Guadalajara has always been a boisterous and colorful occasion to get in touch with tradition. Why not head downtown and join the party?
' - Photo By CR Files