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Seis de Abril (the 6th of April) Celebration
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More than any historic event, the date April 6, 1857 defines Caborca
and continues to provide its sense of civic pride and identity.
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On April 1, 1857, American Henry
Crabb arrived in Caborca with 103
comrades in arms. Displaying
their own flag that bore the words
"Westward Ho," their apparent
intention was to claim Caborca and
surrounding territories for the
United States.
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The local inhabitants defended and held the town from within the church at Pueblo Viejo for six
days, until federal troops arrived to end the battle on April 6th. The intruders were executed
by the Army, and it is rumored that Henry Crabb's head was placed atop the church.
The name of the town was changed by an act of law in 1948 to Heroica Caborca, to recognize
the heroic efforts of the townspeople in their defense of Caborca against the Americans.
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Every year, the town has a
week-long celebration to
commemorate the event. It is
a big party, and this year will
be no exception!
Click here to see photos of
this year's parade and
festivities.
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Pockmarks in the church's walls still bear testament to the battle.
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