Fiestas Patrias @ Puyallup Fair

Fiestas Patrias is the biggest holiday in Mexico which celebrates independence from the Spanish in the late 19th century. The official day in Mexico falls on September 16th but many of the locals gather to prepare for it September 15th when the President of Mexico re-enacts the original event by ringing the bells of the National Palace in Mexico City. The event is said to draw up to half a million spectators. Then, on the dawn of the 16th, the Mexican Independence Day, the national military parades through Zócalo and passes by Hidalgo Memorial. Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grito_de_Dolores.

Each year Sav-on takes part in Fiestas Patrias by setting up a booth with some great giveaways and a free raffle at the Puyallup Fair! This year the Fiestas Patrias fair day fell on September 14th.

This year the turn out was great and so was the weather. Our new game wheel had people lining up to see what instant prizes they could win (which included movie tickets and $5 coupons to Taqueria Rinconsito!) No one left our booth empty handed!

Lucky winners of our free raffle won one of three Chivas soccer jerseys, one of two Pemco remote controlled cars valued at over $100, and a great Pemco bag which is the perfect size for a laptop!

Thanks to everyone that came by our booth and thanks to our Special Agents who made the day possible.


The morning crew

You can see more pictures from the Puyallup Fair event by going to our MySpace at www.myspace.com/savoninsurance and viewing our “Pics”.