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Local Events Calendar
 January 1
New Year's Day - National Holiday
February 5
Constitution Day - Speeches and other events are held commemorating this National Holiday
March 21
Benito Jarez's Birthday - This is a National Holiday honoring the President of the 19th Century reform movement in Mexico.
Late March
Vernal Equinox - This is a major event at Chichen Itza as people from around the world come to visit the main temple and witness the descent of the serpent known as Kukulkan. Mayan History states that the Maya people constructed this temple at Chichen Itza such that during the equinoz, a beam of sunlight creates a shadow moving down towards earth resembling a slithering snake. This occurance is supposed to bring out a good harvest.
March or April
Holy Week and Easter - Celebrations and processions in observance of Christ's resurrection.
May 5
Cinco de Mayo - This is a National Holdiay commemorating Mexico's defeat of the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Late May
Cancun Jazz Festival - This is run by the Cancun Promotions Board and is scheduled for each Memorial Day Weekend.
September 16
Independence Day - Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1821. Fireworks, folk dancing, mariachi bands and much more play a part in this National holiday.
Late September
Autumnal Equinox - This is a major event at Chichen Itza as people from around the world come to visit the main temple and witness the descent of the serpent known as Kukulkan. Mayan History states that the Maya people constructed this temple at Chichen Itza such
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that during the equinoz, a beam of sunlight creates a shadow moving down towards earth resembling a slithering snake. This occurance is supposed to bring out a good harvest.
Early November
Day of the Dead - Traditionally it was believed that the spirits of the deceased returned to earth on this day. On this day, deceased relatives and friends are honored in a party-like celebration including graveside picnics.
November 20
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution - Celebrating the revolution of 1910 with parades and ceremonies.
December 25-January 2
Christmas Week Celebrations - The festivities include breaking of pinatas, candlelight processions, nightly posadas which are reenactments of the time Joseph and Mary were searching for lodging and a two day feast commemorating the Virgin de la Soledad.
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