Mexico City Events

Annual Events

Address: Zocalo and city streets, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: September 16, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held on the 16th day of September, this holiday salutes the beginning of the country's war for independence from Spain. Revelry begins the night before, and parties continue well into the night. It's tradition that at 11pm on the 16th, the nation's president recites the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores) and shouts...

Address: Various locations, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - History Dates: November 20 - November 20, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This holiday on November 20th pays tribute to the 1910 Mexican Revolution which brought independence to the land. A variety of colorful military parades wend their way through the city, inviting all to partake in the celebration, and various parties and social events are held throughout the city.

Address: Various locations, Mexico City Dates: December 12 - December 12, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of the country's grandest religious celebrations, this holiday features special masses at churches and festivities celebrating Mexico's Patron Saint, Guadalupe. This observance includes costumed, native dancers and musicians who give free concerts on the Basilica de Guadalupe's plaza.

Address: Various locations, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: January 6 - January 6, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each January 6th marks a time of gift-giving in honor of that ancient day when the wise men from the East laid gold, frankincense and myrrh at the feet of the baby Jesus. If you're in the city on this day, expect to see plenty of Rosca de los Reyes (King's Loaf), a small round cake. Tradition has it that if you are...

Address: Various locations, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: January 31 - January 30, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A celebration that the whole nation shares, Candlemas is marked by a wealth of festivities. Churches hold special masses, street parades are filled with lively and colorful merrymakers, and bull fights are held at various venues. This event begins 40 days after Christmas, signaling the conclusion of the Christmas...

Address: Various venues, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: March 10 - March 28, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If you love classical music, ballet and other forms of dance and cultural expression, you will want to schedule your trip to Mexico City during late March during the Festival del Centro Histórico. This three-week festival is held in the city's downtown area and draws performers from across the land. The spirit of...

Address: Various locations, Va, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: March 23 - March 29, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held in March approximately two weeks before Easter, the Xochimilco Festival spans four days. Its roots go back to pre-colonial times when natives exalted the goddesses of flowers (Xochipilli) and dance (Maculxochitl). These particular goddesses were treated with great respect to ensure a bounteous harvest. Today, the...

Address: Various locations, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: March 26 - April 4, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

During Holy Week, there are a variety of celebrations throughout Mexico City. This time is one of the most important religious holidays on the Mexican calendar. The Easter weekend brings with it processions that wind throughout the city, mock crucifixions and Passion Plays, especially in the suburb of Itzapalapa....

Address: Various locations, Mexico City Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: November 1 - November 2, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This two-day event encompasses All Saints Day and All Souls Day. All Saints commemorates saints and people who perished as children, and All Souls those who passed away during adulthood. Traditional sugar candy skulls and Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) are available everywhere throughout the city during this...