Cancun, Q.R. — Police officers in Cancun made their rounds for Children’s Day, handing out free toys to kids. While public events were held in the city, officers visited remote urban areas to ensure those kids were not left out.
Mexico celebrated Día de la Niña y el Niño (Day of the Boys and Girls). Hundreds of toys were distributed to children around the city of Cancun during the annual celebration.
City police from the Municipal Citizen Security, joined in the celebration traveling to urban neighborhoods were free toys were handed out.
“On this Children’s Day, the Benito Juárez Municipal Secretariat of Citizen Security joined the celebration by bringing candy and joy to several neighborhoods in Cancun,” city police said.
Cancun Mayor Ana Paty Peralta lead the public event held in the city in which hundreds of toys were distributed to children who, she said, are the driving force that inspires each person to be better.
“With all our affection and love, we bring these toys to all our girls and boys. Día de la Niña y el Niño is a day where we remember the importance of childhood, of educating our girls and boys, of making them happy, safe and strong,” she said.
Día de la Niña y el Niño is recognized each year to celebrate Mexico’s children.
