DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
The Festival of the Dead is a colourful celebration: offerings, wakes, ...Read more
FESTIVAL DEL MOLE POBLANO
Since 1991, the city of Puebla has celebrated the mole poblano, the ...Read more
CINCO DE MAYO
Holiday marking Mexico's victory over France on May 5, 1862, at the Battle ...Read more
FÊTE NATIONALE DE L'INDÉPENDANCE
To commemorate independence, the head of state rings the bells of Mexico ...Read more
DESFILE DE LOS LOCOS
For this eccentric festival, the locals dress up in crazy costumes, parade ...Read more
SEMANA SANTA
Towns and villages commemorate the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of ...Read more
FIESTA DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
Thousands of pilgrims flock to the Basilica of Guadalupe to celebrate the ...Read more
FIESTA DE LA PURÍSIMA CONCEPCIÓN
Read moreOn 8 December, we celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Purísima Concepción on the Place de la Conchita in Coyoacán. In the programme: fireworks, carnival games, and sweets to taste.
DIA DE MUERTOS
Read moreAll of the country, all families, all individuals celebrate and unite with their loved ones on November 1. Nothing to see with the All. Here, the Feast of the Dead is a feast in colour. You can't miss it. The capital markets are filled with mâché paper skeletons, cempasuchil flowers, sweets, copal. After installing an altar in their home and offering offerings on the graves of their dead, the Mexicans are watching in cemeteries, eating, drinking, laughing and mourning the memory of those who left. A feast that you can live by visiting any cemetery in the city. In parallel, gigantic altars were mounted on the Zócalo and on the esplanade of the Ciudad Universitaria.
CORRIDA DE ANIVERSARIO
Read moreThe first bull of bulls that was organised in the Monumental Plaza de Toros in Mexico City took place on 5 February 1946. Every year, therefore, there is a bullfighting-anniversary to commemorate the event. Then follows a dead period until April-May, when officially begins the first bullfighting season of the year, the Temporada de Novilladas, so called, because the bullfighting pits young bulls to young toreros who have not yet taken the alternative. The Temporada Grande, which showcases experienced toreros and bulls, starts in September. For exact bullfighting, visit the website of the Monumental Plaza Mexico.
COMMEMORATION DE LA BATAILLE DE PUEBLA
Read moreOn May 5, the inhabitants of Peñon de los Baños in Mexico City staged a theatrical performance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, during which the Mexican army, led by General Zaragoza, defeated Napoleon III's French army. A colourful show not to be missed! At the same time, the park, which contains the city's former forts, hosts a fair, while the city centre is dedicated to artistic expression.
FÊTE DE SAN SEBASTIÁN
Read moreIn honour of the patron saint of the village, from 18 to 22 January each year. ., charreadas, and traditional dances.
EL TOREO DE TIJUANA
FIESTA DE LA VENDIMIA
This festival celebrates the harvest of grapes by the best wineries. This ...Read more
DÍA DE LOS SANTOS REYES
On January 6, families gather to celebrate the last day of Christmas ...Read more
CÉLÉBRATION DE L'ÉQUINOXE DE PRINTEMPS
Many thousands of people gather in sacred places of the country to attend ...Read more
DÉFILÉ DES ALEBRIJE
This festival pays tribute to the multicolored handcrafted sculptures of ...Read more