Cancun is host to a variety of annual events that celebrate national and religious holidays through festivals and carnivals.
Constitution Day
February 5. Ceremonies and speeches commemorating this National Holiday.
Cancun Carnival
The carnival atmosphere fills the streets of Cancun with parades, food, music and dance
February 5. Ceremonies and speeches commemorating this National Holiday.
Cancun Carnival
The carnival atmosphere fills the streets of Cancun with parades, food, music and dance
Birthday of Benito Juarez
March 21. National Holiday honoring president and leader of the Reform Movement of the nineteenth century.
Spring Equinox
End of March. Visitors travel to the main temple at Chichen Itza to witness the descent of the serpent Kukulkan
March 21. National Holiday honoring president and leader of the Reform Movement of the nineteenth century.
Spring Equinox
End of March. Visitors travel to the main temple at Chichen Itza to witness the descent of the serpent Kukulkan
Cinco de Mayo
May 5. National Holiday commemorating the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Cancun Jazz Festival
Weekend of Memorial Day. Scheduled for the Cancun Promotion Board, this annual event is held during the weekend of Memorial Day.
May 5. National Holiday commemorating the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Cancun Jazz Festival
Weekend of Memorial Day. Scheduled for the Cancun Promotion Board, this annual event is held during the weekend of Memorial Day.
Is held in Cancún International Whale Shark Day
Instead of increased presence of whale sharks, the world The Convention and Visitors Bureau Cancun (OVC) announced for the fourth consecutive year, the celebration of International Whale Shark Day, on 30 August in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, where the observation of large fish has become a example of sustainable tourism.
Instead of increased presence of whale sharks, the world The Convention and Visitors Bureau Cancun (OVC) announced for the fourth consecutive year, the celebration of International Whale Shark Day, on 30 August in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, where the observation of large fish has become a example of sustainable tourism.
Independence Day
September 16. Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1821. This festival is known for its fireworks, folk dances, mariachi, speeches and typical Mexican decor with the colors of the flag: red, green and white
Day of the Dead
Early November is traditionally believed that the spirit of the dead returned to earth on this day, for this reason the family and friends of the dead celebrate this event with festivities, which include parades and picnics in the cemeteries.
Mexicana Revolution Anniversary
November 20. The celebration of the Revolution Mexicana includes parades, speeches and ceremonies.
Film Festival
September 16. Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1821. This festival is known for its fireworks, folk dances, mariachi, speeches and typical Mexican decor with the colors of the flag: red, green and white
Day of the Dead
Early November is traditionally believed that the spirit of the dead returned to earth on this day, for this reason the family and friends of the dead celebrate this event with festivities, which include parades and picnics in the cemeteries.
Mexicana Revolution Anniversary
November 20. The celebration of the Revolution Mexicana includes parades, speeches and ceremonies.
Film Festival
