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January
1st. New Year Celebration
Most of the business are closed on this date, until tourist services remain open, such as restaurants at Hotel Zone, tours, theme parks and water activities. Supermarkets and other big stores usually have reduced hours on this date. Celebrations on the night before include fireworks, dancing and parties everywhere.
6th. Three Kings Day (Epiphany)
Mexicans use to have a special bread made for this occasion which have inside some few small toys hidden. Anyone who gets a toy into his portion of bread most give a small party to the group, with Mexican "tamales" and hot chocolate. It is also a strong tradition in Mexico to give toys to children on this date.
February
5th. Constitution Day
To be celebrated on the first Monday of February. An official day off for celebrating the current Mexican Constitution, created on 1917 after some modifications on previous ones.
24th. Mexican Flag Day
Is not an official day off, but Mexicans celebrate at schools and tourist places like restaurants and discos.
Carnaval
A five days celebration before the Catholic Ash Wednesday. The date varies. Celebrations include colorful parades with music and dances, and parties at the streets at nights.
March
21th. Birth of Benito Juarez
To be celebrated on the third Monday of March. An official day off to celebrate Benito Juarez, a Mexican president distinguished by the benefits given to this nation.
21th. Chichen Itza Spring Equinox
On this days occurs the most hoped Mayan event, at the Chichen Itza city. Thousands of people get together on this place to watch the shadow of Kukulkan descending through the stairs of the grand castle of Chichen Itza.
April
Easter Sunday
From Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, Mexican people celebrates with processions and religious events. Until are not official days off, most companies are closed from Thursday afternoon to Sunday. Tourist services remain open.
Children's Day
A day off for children usually with parties at schools. Parents use to take their sons to playgrounds, kids centers or restaurants.
May
1st. Labour Day
An official day off. Tourist services remain open. Mexican celebrates this date with workers parades and official ceremonies.
5th. Puebla City Battle
Is not an official day off. Mexicans celebrate a battle won to France at the city of Puebla on 1862.
10th. Mother's Day
One of the biggest celebrations in Mexico. Is not an official day off, but most of the workers go out early this day to celebrate at home or somewhere else.
Pentecost Sunday
A Catholic celebration with religious events at churches.
June
Navy Day
An important celebration at Mexican coasts, with official ceremonies.
Father's Day
To be celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Mexican families go out for diner.
July - August
No major celebrations but some religious few ones only. Kids are on summer vacations and it is a high season for tourism.
September
13th. Chapultepec Castle Boy Heroes
Is not a day off. Mexicans celebrate the heroism of six young cadets who died defending the presidential residence at the Chapultepec Castle, against the American invasion of 1847.
16th Independence Day
An official day off to celebrate the 1810 independence from Spain. Tourist services remain open. Mexicans celebrate from the night before, with parties everywhere, to the day after, with parades and official ceremonies.
October
12th. Columbus's Day
Is not an official day off. Mexicans celebrate the America discovery by Spaniards and the culture fusion between them and Mexican indigenous people.
November
1st-2nd. All Souls' Day
Is not an official day off, however most of companies close on 2nd of November and Mexicans go to visits their lost relatives to cemeteries. Special food and candies are made on these dates to please souls and families build altars to honor them.
20th. Mexican Revolution Anniversary
To be celebrated on the third Monday of November. An official day off to celebrate the 1920 Mexican Revolution with parades and official ceremonies. Tourist services remain open.
December
12th. Our Lady of Guadalupe Day
Is not an official day off, but many companies close for the festivities. Mexicans celebrate with Mariachis and processions to the Virgin of Guadalupe. Is the biggest celebration in Mexico, as Mexicans have a strong faith and love for our Lady of Guadalupe.
16th.-24th. Mexican Posadas
Folkloric parties at afternoons and nights where Mexicans celebrate in family with chants and piñatas. The subject of this celebrations is the Joseph and Mary's search for a place to stay at Bethlehem.
25th. Christmas Day
Mexicans celebrate with family and most of the businesses are closed. Supermarkets and big stores have reduced operation hours. Tourist services remain open.
31st. New Year's Eve
Mexican celebrate at night with big parties at discos and bars, or with the family. Parties last up to the sunrise.
Cancun Holidays Calendar
May
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"Cesar Martín Rosado"
Puerto Morelos
Arq. Raúl Martín
Cel. 998-1609635
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"Rodeo de Lanchas Mexicanas"
Cozumel
Oswaldo Pavía
Cel. 987-8785183
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"Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña"
Isla Mujeres
Ofic. de Turismo Isla Mujeres
Tel. 998-8770307
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"Profr. Augusto Sosa Centeno"
Playa del Carmen
Luis Sosa Puc
Cel. 984-1310220
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June
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"Bernardo Alonso"
Cozumel
Miguel Alonso
987-8761406
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"Copa Marina"
Chetumal
Javier Osorio
Cel. 983-1012456
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"Dorado de Plata"
Mahahual
Carlos Peréz Zafra
Cel. 983-1079238
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"Casa Cuzan"
Punta Allen
Armando López Rosado
Cel. 983-1145303
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July
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"Fundadores de Playa del Carmen"
Playa del Carmen
Julio Eduardo Catzin
Cel. 984-8763099
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"Punta Herrero 2010"
Punta Herrero Felipe Carillo Pto.
Profr. Roberto Suaste
Cel 983-1358675
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"Chuc Kay"
Tulum
Mauricio Balam Andrade
Cel. 984-1455894
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August
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"Marina Hacienda del Mar"
Cancún
Mario Pérez Quintal
Cel. 998-2409577
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"El Quintanarroense"
Puerto Aventuras
Raúl Roberto Martín
Tel. 984-1518932
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November
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"Antonio Fernández González"
Cozumel
Ricardo González
Cel. 998-8451233
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December
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Internacional DEEP JIGGING
Playa del Carmen
Gustavo Silva
01-998-2518058
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January
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Torneo Clausura de Pesca Gran Slam
Cozumel
granslam@granslamdelcaribe.com
987-5640405
Lic. Gamaliel Ek
Coordinador del Gran Slam del Caribe
Cel. 998-2182806
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Fishing Tournaments Calendar
Grand Slam of Caribbean Association
Grand Slam of the Caribbean is the official Association in Quintana Roo, Mexico to promote responsible fishing and regulations observance.
They coordinate the dates for the different tournaments scheduled each year and publish the yearly calendar on their website: www.granslamdelcaribe.com
Here are the approximate dates when each tournament usually takes place. For more information, visit the Grand Slam of the Caribbean official website.
Expo Nautica Boat Show 2012
(August 17, 18, 19, 2012)
Marine products exhibition and business meetings.
More info: www.boatshowcancun.com
