Every third Sunday in June, Father’s Day is celebrated in Mexico, which this year corresponds to June 16.
This date is used by thousands of Potosinos to take a moment with their family and celebrate that father figure, but have you ever wondered why Father’s Day is celebrated?
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According to history, the custom of celebrating dad began in 1909 in Spokane, United States, when a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd proposed the initiative to honor fathers in a similar way to mothers when she was motivated by the example of her father. father William Smart, a war veteran who managed to raise his six children alone.
Now, if you feel like celebrating dad, but just as it arrived you ran out of the fortnight, don’t worry, because we have put together 6 free events in San Luis Potosí that you can attend. .
“El Kajuelazo” Collecting Meeting (June 14)
Beat the others! On Friday, June 14, the first meeting of collectors “El Kajuelazo” addicted to Hot Wheels will take place, a 100% family and free event that will bring together exhibitors of cars, figures, trains, trailers and many other things on a scale. There will be sales of collectibles, raffles, gifts and surprises for attendees. The appointment is at Plaza Tangamanga from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Exhibition of old cars and motorcycles (June 15)
The celebrations for dad continue on Saturday in the parking lot of the Banorte bank located in Plaza Tangamanga, where from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., you can enjoy an amazing exhibition of motorcycles and vintage cars. In addition, at 5:00 p.m. the group “Big River Band” will perform in the Sanborns area within the Plaza Tangamanga, not to mention that inside the entire plaza there will be photo sets of The Simpsons so you can capture your best smile next to it. of potato.
Shoot a goal and win for dad (June 15)
On Saturday, June 15, the Macroplaza San Luis located on Avenida Salvador Nava #390 in the Nuevo Paseo neighborhood will carry out a sports activity that will give you the opportunity to win an original Atlético de San Luis jersey along with other great prizes, this activity will be free and will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Mercadodito Medio Punto (June 15 and 16)
Another option for this “family boss day” is to attend the Mercado Punto Medio, which will be set up in Plaza Citadina de Soledad de Graciano Sánchez this Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. In addition to having a good time with dad, you can find the perfect gift for him, such as socks, backpacks, thermoses, keychains, among many other things.
Special concert by the Camerata de San Luis (June 16)
Through the social networks of the Ministry of Culture of San Luis Potosí, the agency invited people to celebrate Father’s Day and spend a night of rock with a special concert by the Camerata de San Luis. The appointment is June 16 at the Jardín de San Francisco (Jardín Guerrero) at 7:00 p.m.
Screening of the film “ABEL” (June 19)
Did you not have time to be with dad due to work, an emergency or another circumstance? Don’t worry! The activities aren’t over yet.
The San Sebastián House of Culture invites you to be part of its film club with the screening of the film “Abel”, A disturbed boy who tries to become the man of the house due to the absence of his father, a comedy / drama that you can’t miss it. The appointment is on Wednesday, June 19 at Lerdo de Tejada 3, in the San Sebastián neighborhood at 11:00 am.
