**Efforts Underway to Revoke Fair Concession in Tijuana**
The city council of the 25th Ayuntamiento has approved a move to initiate the revocation process of the concession granted to Museo Interactivo Tijuana A.C. for organizing the Feria de las Californias, an annual festival commemorating Mexican Independence Day.
This process will be conducted by the Special Commission for the Development of the Concession for the Feria de las Californias. The commission includes council members Arturo Aguirre, Melisa Pacheco, and Miguel Antonio Loza, who will work in coordination with the Municipal Legal Advisory Office to proceed with the necessary actions.
Should the Commission decide on “intervention as a precautionary measure,” the Municipal Government Secretariat, led by Arnulfo Guerrero León, will be authorized to oversee the organization of the festival. Aguirre emphasized that this authorization allows the Secretariat to carry out the celebration independently or through a third party, ensuring independence festivities take place annually.
Alderman Arturo Aguirre remarked during a council meeting that the Museo Interactivo Tijuana A.C. failed to submit timely operational manuals needed to guarantee the safety of festival attendees. He noted that the association is significantly indebted, particularly concerning the use of Morelos Park, and had not adhered to the requirements despite multiple notifications.
Additionally, financial obligations to the Municipal System of Thematic Parks of Tijuana (Simpatt) for facilities such as the main event hall and parking lot remain unresolved.
The council’s decision, made at a session on March 28, marks the start of the revocation process, highlighting continuous non-compliance from the association despite having its concession extended in 2018 for a decade.
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**Additional Information on the Feria de las Californias Concession Issue**
The revocation process highlights a broader challenge concerning the management of public events in Tijuana. Recent reports indicate dissatisfaction from city officials about several operational failures and incomplete documentation that are crucial for ensuring public safety and optimizing event logistics.
Local authorities stress the necessity of prompt manual submission and adherence to stipulated guidelines in future festivals to secure public trust and compliance with city regulations. Faced with the ongoing concessionary issues, Tijuana’s government is now reassessing its partnerships with event organizers to mitigate risks and enhance the city’s cultural celebration offerings.
Moreover, community stakeholders look forward to potential new partnerships that might bring fresh perspectives and improved organizational strategies to the popular Feria de las Californias, ensuring it continues as a cherished part of Tijuana’s cultural calendar amidst these administrative adjustments.