Guatemala City Events

Annual Events

Address: Plaza Mayor de la Constitución, Guatemala City 01001 Dates: April 5 - April 12, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Likely the largest annual event to take place in the city, this week of religious observances and cultural events is marked by a procession that showcases the life and culture of the indigenous populations. Marchers carry rainbow-colored carpets in a grand procession that mixes native religious observances with more...

Address: Various Locations, Guatemala City Dates: May 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The first day of May has long been celebrated in countries around the world to honor workers. Like America's Labor Day, May Day events center on family and community celebrations, regional cuisines, parades and general merriment. Workers from around the country converge on Guatemala City to mark the holiday with...