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January
1 - New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo), national holiday. Banks and public government offices remain closed.
6 - Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes) is the traditional gift-giving day in the Mexican celebration of holidays when children receive toys and gifts in honor of the Three King’ visit to baby Jesus.
17 - Feast Day of San Antonio de Abad is a Mexican religious holiday during which the Catholic Church which allows animals to enter the church for their blessing.
From January to June: San José del Cabo's Art walk read more: http://artcabo.com
All year: Cabo Organic Farmers Market, read more: http://www.caboorganicmarket.com
January, Todos Santos Music Festival, read more: http://todossantosmusicfestival.com
Whale Watching
January
Visitors that come to Los Cabos during the months of late November through March will be treated to a spectacular sight of whales just offshore. Of the eleven species of whales found worldwide, eight venture to the waters off of Cabo. The ideal climate, shallowness, salinity and abundant food resources of the bays and lagoons north of town make this the perfect breeding and nursery grounds for the whales and their young. Breeding areas are primarily situated on the Pacific side, but some of these whales travel around the cape to the Sea of Cortez. Visitors on local whale watching trips are often rewarded with up-close encounters with these beautiful and gentle giants.
February
2 - Candelmas is a religious celebration which heralds the arrival of spring with candlelight processions, music, food and dances. The traditional blessing of seeds and candles co-mingles pre-Hispanic and European traditions and marks the end of winter.
5 - Constitution Day, national holiday and parade. Banks and public government offices remain closed.
February-March: Carnaval de La Paz, Baja California Sur, read more: https://www.facebook.com/CarnavalLPZ
14 - Valentine's Day (Día de Amistad); in Mexico, not just love, but friendship as well is celebrated on February 14. Special menus in fine restaurants, and live music to dance in different latino ambience night clubs.
24 - Mexican Flag Day. Mexican celebration.
Whale Watching
February
March
5 - Carnaval Day. Carnaval is an indulgent celebration of pleasure before the sober fasting period of the Catholic Lent. The event begins the weekend before Lent, Carnaval is celebrated exuberantly with feasting, drinking, parades, and dancing in the streets. Port towns such as Ensenada, La Paz, Mazatlan and Veracruz are the best places to watch Carnaval festivities.
First Wednesday of the month - Ash Wednesday.
Mid-March: Festival of San Jose - San Jose del Cabo. This festival is in honor of the city's patron saint, San José (St. Joseph). This 11-day festival culminates on March 19 every year. Beginning with evening parties and music on the 8th of March, the festival increases with carnivals and parades on weekends. Food venues are placed throughout all downtown, and booths carrying items like fresh warm tamales and sugared pumpkin candies are also available.
21 - Benito Juarez Day is a national holiday honoring the renowned former president who is known as “The Lincoln of Mexico.” March 21 First Day of Spring, and the beginning of the Springbreak season.
Whale Watching
March
April
Semana Santa and Pascua, (Easter Break); Cabo
San Lucas is at its peak occupancy during this pre-Easter Holy
week, a time of national vocational and “spring break” from
schools.
30 - Día de los Niños (Chidlren's Day). Kids
make a parade on streets and have party.
May
1 - Labor Day, national holiday. Banks and
public government offices remain closed
5 - Celebration the defeat of the French Army at Puebla
in 1862, national holiday, Banks and public government
offices remain closed.
10 - Mother's Day, national holiday
Mid May: International Game Fish Association Offshore Championship Tournament, held in Cabo San Lucas. http://www.igfa.org/
June
Father's Day: 3rd Sunday in June
1 - Navy Day is an official Mexican holiday.
End of June, early July: Annual Stars & Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament, a “feel-good” Cabo San Lucas event held since 1996 has helped raise millions of dollars. The proceeds benefit children in the US and Mexico. A 4-day long event that includes a fishing tournament, golf and music.
July
16 - Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen: In honor
of a woman who is believed to be a protector of Mexico, the
festivities begin with many craft vendors on the streets. In the
afternoon, a parade of school children followed by mothers with
families and puppeteers come their way through the downtown
streets. The bullfights also take place in the afternoon at the
Toros Stadium one kilometer south of the city. A small fishing
tournament run by the city also takes place during this festival
day.
25 - Festival of St. James, Credited with
bringing Catholicism to Mexico, St. James the Apostle is
envisioned through legends as a magical man who rides a white
horse. The parades and festivities held in Cabo reflect the
wonder still felt by the people for this patron saint of Spain.
Look for riders mounted on white horses in the parades and
re-enacted battlefield skirmishes staged at the town square
around dusk. The parades begin at 2pm followed by closed shops
and street parties swelling from the cantinas. This event takes
place throughout downtown.
End of July or Start of August: Bisbee's East Cape
Sportfishing Tournament held at East Cape. A fishing
tournament where anglers compete for Black or Blue Marlin,
Dorado and Tuna. Designed for serious anglers who love
competition in a casual and convivial environment.
For more information visit http://www.bisbees.com
August
15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Treasured by the people of Mexico, this event celebrates the
Virgin Mary's departure from earth and into heaven. Processions
begin the day (about 10am) with musical bands and floats
denoting the Virgin Mary's life. Many mothers holding babies
join the parade, and the locals and tourists stand by and catch
the treats thrown to them from the parade participants.
Los Cabos Summer Dive Fiesta
Dates change
Scuba divers of all ages and skill level will love the Los Cabos
Summer Dive Fiesta. Held in the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park,
the weeklong events include dives, gatherings and beach parties.
September
1 - Annual State of the Union, though this date
is an approximation, the President delivers the State of the
Union Address in the autumn.
8 - Dia de Nuestra Señora; This local Baja
holiday celebrates Baja's first mission.
Mexico's independence
Commemorated during the month of September, with the famed
Independence Eve celebration taking place on the 15th. On this
night, the central plaza is filled with revelers participating
in the traditional grito, or Cry for Independence. The following
day is a national holiday, celebrated by a parade through the
center of town and continuing festivities.
14 - Charro Day.
Mexican Charros (Mexican cowboys) parade through town in
morning (beginning at 10:00 am) wearing traditional charro
outfits with beautifully decorated jackets, pants and sombreros.
Their finely brushed horses are decked with their best
equipment.
Festivities continue throughout the day and evening at various
charro rings, celebrations include bullfights, calf roping, traditional
Mexican food and dancing.
15 - 16: Mexican Independence Celebration in Los Cabos, The day before the Mexican Independence Day will be celebrated with fireworks, folk dancing and mariachi bands. These festivities will be followed the next day with parades, speeches, family picnics and more.
October
Mid October - Annual Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
visit site for more information: http://www.loscabosbillfishtournament.com
12 - Todos Santos Fair and Festivals
Event held in Todos Santos. October 12 is the date of the
festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the patron saint of Todos
Santos. This date is celebrated as the founding of the town of
Todos Santos. There are usually activities, including a fair and
live music in the plaza, most of the week of the 12th. There is
dancing to live music in the evenings on the zocalo. And lots of
food and drink.
12 - Dia de la Raza
This day also celebrates Columbus' arrival to the Americas, and
the historical origins of the Mexican mestizo race which blended
the Spanish and the indigenous.
18 - Fiesta de Cabo San Lucas, is a festival
which celebrates the patron saint of Cabo San Lucas. Every
October 18th, streets are closed off downtown for a parade. The
festival features dancing, music and food vendors.
End of October - Bisbee's Los Cabos Offshore
Tournament, where anglers compete for tuna, dorado and
marlin. Friendly competition, cash prizes. http://www.bisbees.com
End of October- Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin
Tournament; a dramatic shotgun stars this exciting
fishing tournament featuring big cash prizes. Anglers from all
over the world converge on Los Cabos to compete for record
marlin. http://www.bisbees.com
Whale Migration
Oct 15 - April 15
Starting October until mid-April, all along the peninsula you
will be able to see the migrating whales. Many whales enjoy the
warm waters of Los Cabos, including the Gray Whale, Blue Whale,
Sperm Whale, Humpback and Fin Whale. Some of the whale activity
viewable from shore includes breaching (jumping into the air),
sounding (showing the tail fin as they dive) and spyhopping
(where the whale lifts its head to the surface and looks
around).
Cabo San Lucas Fair and Festivals
Second half of October
November
1
- 2 Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an
important Mexican holiday merges pre-Columbian beliefs and
modern Catholicism. Europe's All Saint's Day and the Aztec
worship of the dead contribute to these two days honoring
Mexico's dead.
Start of October - Western Outdoor News Tuna Jackpot
Tournament
Annual Mercury/WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot
http://www.loscabostunajackpot.com/
17 - 28 SCORE Baja 1000: Annual desert racing
event down the length of the Baja Peninsula, through tough
desert terrain. http://www.score-baja-1000.com/
20 - Revolution day, on this day parades and
rodeos commemorate the Mexican Revolution.
Whale Watching Season in Los Cabos
Visitors who come to Los Cabos during the months of
late November through March shall be treated to a spectacular
sight of whales just offshore. Of the eleven species of whales
found worldwide, eight venture to the waters off of Los Cabos.
The ideal climate, shallowness, salinity and abundant food
resources of the bays and lagoons north of Los Cabos make this
the perfect breeding and nursery grounds for the whales and
their young. Breeding areas are primarily situated on the
Pacific side, but some whales travel around the cape to the Sea
of Cortez. Visitors on local whale watching trips are often
rewarded with up-close encounters with these magnificent and
gentle giants.
December
12 - Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe; This
nationwide display of traditional culture is celebrated with
street fairs, fireworks, processions, masses and more.
16
- 24 Christmas Posadaswhuch are candle-lit
processions from house to house for nine days prior to Christmas
enhance the excitement of Christmas in Mexico.
25 - With the rest of the Christian world, Mexico celebrates the
day of Christmas.
