Tultepec Celebrates Traditional Fireworks Festival with Giant Paper-Mache Bulls

The annual event in Tultepec, Mexico, honors Saint John of God and showcases the town's rich pyrotechnic heritage, despite past tragedies.

Every year in the first week of March, Tultepec, Mexico, comes alive with its traditional fireworks festival, featuring hundreds of giant paper-mache bulls filled with fireworks.
The festival, now in its 35th year, pays homage to Saint John of God, the patron saint of the poor and sick, and is a vital part of the town's economy.
In a change from previous years, the nighttime lighting of the bulls took place in an open field rather than the streets, attracting thousands to witness the spectacle.
The family-run workshop Los Chavitos, known for producing these unique fireworks displays, continues to thrive, passing down the craft through generations.
Despite a devastating explosion in 2018 that killed 25 people, the community remains dedicated to preserving this tradition, emphasizing the beauty and passion behind their work.