Monterrey Events

Annual Events

Address: Various Churches, Monterrey 64000 Dates: January 17 - January 17, 2012 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Very interesting for visitors, this religious day is characterized by allowing animals to enter Catholic churches and cathedrals to be blessed by priests. Pets, livestock and all manner of animals are blessed throughout the day at various churches, while churchgoers host feasts and special events. Generally animals...

Address: Various venues, Monterrey Dates: February 2 - February 2, 2012 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A celebration that the whole nation shares, Candlemas Day 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 is held 40 days after Christmas, signaling the conclusion of the Christmas...

Address: Various venues, Monterrey 64000 Dates: February 24 - February 24, 2012 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held at the end of February, this national patriotic tribute to the Mexican flag has been celebrated since 1937 but honors the flag that's been in existence since 1823. Nationals enjoy seeing the vibrant green, white and red of their flag flying high throughout the city on this special day which is marked by various...

Address: Various venues, Monterrey Dates: April 2 - April 24, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

During Holy Week, there are a variety of celebrations throughout the whole of Mexico as 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. Expect a good number of businesses...

Address: Cintermex, Monterrey 64010 Dates: April 16 - October 31, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held bi-annually, the Hazlo Tu art exhibit showcases all things art, with equipment sales and demonstrations, hands-on activities and competitions.

Address: Various venues, Monterrey Dates: September 16 - September 16, 2011 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: Av Humberto Lobo y Av Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, Monterrey Dates: October 1 - October 31, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A ticketed event with a variety of outlets, this festival celebrates the cultures and folk traditions of many nations, including Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Mexico and the Philippines. Festival goers enjoy performances at the Teatro de la Ciudad and the San Pedro Garza García theatre. Held...

Address: Various venues, Monterrey Dates: November 1 - November 2, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This two-day event encompasses All Saint's Day and All Souls Day. All Saint's 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...

Address: City wide, Monterrey 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 that celebrate Mexico's patron saint, Guadalupe. This unique festival has been celebrated for hundreds of years throughout the various cities and towns and is known for the many pilgrims that process...