DK Travel : Mexico City : Events

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Christmas (Dec 25)

Midnight masses are followed by festivities on Christmas.
Cinco de Mayo (May 5)

Commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated the invading French.
Constitution Day (Feb 5)

A National Holiday which commemorates the new Constitution of 1917.
Defense of Mexico and Fall of Tenochtitlán

Festivities commemorate the valiant defense of Tenochtitlán by the Aztecs, led by Cuauhtémoc, against the Spaniards. Brilliantly costumed concheros perform ritual pre-Hispanic dances on August 13 at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas .
Día de la Madre

Mother’s Day in Mexico is on May 10 and is a joyful occasion. The restaurants are filled with family celebrations. Mothers receive bouquets of roses as presents and are serenaded by mariachis .
Día de la Raza (Oct 12)

Celebrates Colombus’ discovery of the New World.
Día de los Muertos

The Day of the Dead in Mexico is a two day celebration to honor deceased relatives and ancestors. Families invite the dead to visit by creating elaborate altars decorated with candy skulls, flowers, and the favorite foods of the departed. It is believed that deceased children return on November 1st. The next day the dead adult relatives and ancestors visit.
Día de los Reyes Magos

Three Kings’ Day, or Epiphany on January 6, is the traditional gift giving day, when families gather to celebrate. In the days leading up to it, children have their photos taken with the Three Kings, send their gift wish list aloft through balloons, and help select the sweet cakes, rosca de reyes, which are served on this day.
Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Throughout December pilgrims from across the Americas arrive at Villa de Guadalupe to honor their patron saint and Mexico’s beloved Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thousands time their arrival for December 12, the Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, to attend the mass and thank the Virgin. Pilgrims often complete their journey to the Villa de Guadalupe on their knees.
Easter Thursday and Good Friday

Holy Thursday (March/April) is a traditional day of worship at churches. Passion Plays are held on Good Friday.