I have heard, 'Mexicans like to have their Fiestas.' I also heard they like a good party. I KNOW they love loud music! Here are the Holiday, Festival, Celebrations I can remember while I've been here as a Gringo Tourist:
June 22nd, A Catholic Holiday for St. Anthony, San Antonio
July 4th, Duhhh, we all know that one!
July 13th, The Zapopan Virgin of the Lake Celebration, Chapala
September 9th, A Folklore Dance Celebration
September 11th, A Citywide Beauty Contest
September 14th, National Independence Day
October 27th, Statewide Jalisco Mariachi Festival
October 28-Nov. 2, The Days of the Dead (pet, children, all)
November 2nd, The Ajijic Catholic Church Fiesta on the square
November 14-16, A Celebration for multi generational Mask Building
November 20th, Kids Parade through Ajijic
November 21-30, 10 Day Citywide Catholic Church Fiesta for St. Andrew
- * Rides in the clogged Ajijic streets, like a county fair back home
- * A large stage with a massive sound system on the square
- * Nightly, 10 nights, Fireworks in the Church Courtyard
November 27th, Thanksgiving Day
December 25th, Christmas Day
January 31, New Years Eve
January 6th, 3 Kings Christmas Celebration - with Gifts
These are just the things I remember. Who knows how many I forgot or just plain missed and never saw. Most of these I stumbled onto by walking through the town square and seeing them setting up or actually ongoing. Tomorrow is January 6th and 3 Kings Day, so I'm excited to see my last celebration before I fly back home next Monday.
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