The parade marched through Avenida Juárez, Paseo de la Reforma and 5 de mayo
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto led the opening ceremony of the military parade – Foto: Alejandro Acosta/EL UNIVERSAL
A total of 18 thousand and 142 officers of the Army, the Navy, the Federal Police and the Mexico City Firefighter Squad participated in the parade - Photo: Ariel Ojeda/EL UNIVERSAL
Aircraft and helicopters of the Armed Forces dazzled the spectators - Photo: Ariel Ojeda/EL UNIVERSAL
The Mexican Navy and Army performed an exhibition of the troops deployed during emergency situations – Photo: Berenice Fregoso/EL UNIVERSAL
Despite the strong sunlight, children and adults paid close attention to the military squads marching through important avenues in Mexico City - Photo: Berenice Fregoso/EL UNIVERSAL