2012 and Events in Cancun

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January

Mayan Village Show - Mexican traditional dress, folk dancing and old ancient Maya traditions are celebrated at this amazing festival in Cancun held at Xcaret Park .
Epiphany (1st week in January) -This traditional festival in Cancun is celebrated on the last day of Christmas by the gathering of family and friends drinking hot chocolate and eating the unique cake 'Rosca de Reyes'

July

Festival of the Virgin of Carmen (mid July) -An important religious event in Cancun staged at Cuidad del Carmen. Featuring sporting activities, livestock displays combined with food and drink.

February

Candlemass (1st week of February) - Hot chocolate and 'Tamales' are given during this religious festival in Cancun marking the end of Christmas.
Cancun Festival (mid February) - This three week festival in Nice is marked by a lively carnival, displays and concerts.
Flag Day in Cancun (24th February) -The national flag of Mexico is sold by shopkeepers on this day to commemorate the country.

August

Xel-Ha Tropical Water Park - This annual event in Cancun sees this beautiful water park visited by many who wish to enjoy the magnificent surroundings and the breathtaking landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula .

March

Carnival in Cancun (1st half of March) -Partying, feasting and lively parades unfold at this pre-Ash Wednesday event in Cancun.
Benito Juarez Birthday (21st March) - This is a national holiday paying homage to the famous president of Cancun. Many celebrations and festivities take place for this annual event in Cancun.
Vernal Equinox (late March) - Chichen Itza temple is the setting for this annual event in Cancun. People come to gaze at the vision of the descending serpent during the equinox when it resembles a slithering snake.

September

Independence Day in Cancun (15th September) -This annual event in Mexico sees the locals recite 'Viva Mexico' as celebrations unfold in honour of the historic day.
Latin American Food Show – An annual festival in Cancun that showcases Mexican cuisine.(www.lafs.com.mx)

April

Easter and Holy Week Festival -A major festival in Cancun sees festivities and celebrations paying homage for the resurrection of Jesus Christ .
Cancun Anniversary - Locals commemorate their origins by staging parades and partying at this annual event in Cancun.

October

Mexican Columbus Day Festival (12th October) -This is an annual festival in Cancun that pays tribute to the famous pioneeer. Live music accompanied by festivities take place in and around Cancun.
The Eve of All Souls Day (31st October) - A religious event in Cancan that sees families visit the deceased leaving flowers at the graves.

May

Cinco de Mayo (5th May) - Mexico is acclaimed for its victory over France at the 'Puebla battle. Locals dress in the national colours, wave the national flag and sound the car horn.
Cancun Art and Cultural Festival – A diverse cultural festival in Cancun showcasing a range of subjects like photographic work, artwork , literary workshops and more. (www.facc.com.mx).

November

Cancun Revolution Day (20th November) - The Mexican Revolution is honoured with impressive performances like the 'tiger jump' through a ring of flames and the human pyramid in a superb parade that takes place at this annual event in Cancun.
Cancun Festival - This festival in Cancun features a variety of arts like live concerts of rock and pop, sporting activities along with theatre performances, food fairs and much more.

June

Summer Solstice Festival - Visitors flock to the Chichun Itza ruins to join in the Summer solstice celebrations at this annual event in Cancun.

December

Christmas Holiday in Cancun - A seasonal festival in Cancun that is celebrated nine days before Christmas and comes to an end after the New Year. The 'Virgen de la Soledad' is honoured by a feast plus street fairs and passion plays taking place.