Calendar of Events

Date

Name

3 days preceding
Ash Wednesday

Carnival on Cozumel
A fun parade, and dancing with a mixture of calypso reggae, flamingo and pop music.

Mar

Flag Day
There is a parade and special ceremony followed by a party in the Plaza Central

Apr 30-May 5

Feria del Cedral
Celebrated to commemorate to day of the Holy Cross, honouring the 11 founding families who fled from the mainland to Cozumel in 1948 during the Castle War.

May 13-15

Mexican Boat Rodeo
Sport fishing tournament that brings together people to fish for game fish.

29-Jun

San Pedro y San Pablo Festival
A religious festival honouring Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Sep 15-16

Independence Day
Fireworks, food and dances are part of the Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Sep 21-29

Fiestas de San Miguel Archangel
An important religious festival honouring San Miguel Archangel, Saint Michael, Patron Saint of the island.

1-Nov

All Saints Day
The day when spirits of children are expected to return and Mexicans pay homage to the spirits to the children who have passed on.

2-Nov

Day of the Dead
A celebration for all of the adults that have passed away takes place.

Dec 1-Dec 12

Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
This celebration begins with a pilgrimage then turns into a Thanksgiving race. There are dances and musical performances. Finally, several masses are held until the performances of the apparitions on the Tepeyac cliff are held.