Chocolate Crawl in Downtown Mexico Underway
Many business’s in Downtown Mexico are participating the Chocolate Crawl.

The event started at 10 and will last until 4.

Sweet treats given out at many locations.



Many business’s in Downtown Mexico are participating the Chocolate Crawl.

The event started at 10 and will last until 4.

Sweet treats given out at many locations.



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