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31 Minutos Draws About 230,000 to Mexico City’s Zócalo for Free Día del Niño Show

City officials say the turnout ranks among the Zócalo’s biggest gatherings.

Overview

  • The Chilean puppet-news show performed Thursday in the Zócalo for Día del Niño, starting shortly after 7 p.m., drawing families and longtime fans.
  • Mexico City authorities reported more than 200,000 attendees and cited about 230,000 based on C5 operational data, placing the event among the plaza’s largest crowds.
  • A standout moment came when “Diente blanco, no te vayas” folded into Juan Gabriel’s “Querida,” a local tribute that set off a loud singalong.
  • The city broadcast the concert via Capital 21 and later posted the full show on its official YouTube channel for on-demand viewing.
  • Reports from the edges of the plaza noted distorted sound and some pushing in the crowd, though the overall atmosphere remained family-focused.