BANDA DE GAITAS DEL BATALLON DE SAN PATRICIO From: Mexico Director: Mr. Ernesto Gongora
The Band was established in 1997 to honour the St. Patrick's attalion, that fought as part of the Mexican Army in the war with the US in 1846-47. The band performs regularly in concerts and festivals all over Mexico and abroad. This is the first time there has been a Mexican band participating in the parade.