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Fiesta!: The Festivals of Mexico

Chronology of major mexican festivals Enero (January) Month dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus

1 New Year’s Day; Solemnity of the Virgin Mary 2nd Sunday in January, Baptism of the Lord 6 Three Kings Day 17 St. Anthony’s Day for the Blessing of the Animals 18 Santa Prisca, Patron Saint of Taxco 20 St. Sebastian the Martyr

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Febrero (February) 2 Candlemas

5 Constitution Day 12-14 Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexican National Chili Cook-off Championship 16-18 Xochimilco, D.F., Amaranth Festival 14 Valentine’s Day 23-26 Canelas, Durango, Coffee and Guava Fair 24 Flag Day Marzo (March) Month dedicated to the worship of Saint Joseph 8 St. John of God

11 Dzula, Quintana Roo, Traditional Mayan Food Fiesta 17 St. Patrick, Patron Saint of San Patricio Melaque 18 Nationalization of Petroleum Industry 19 St. Joseph’s Day 21 Benito Juárez’s Birth; spring equinox

Abril (April) 15-30 Aguascalientes Wine Festival 25 San Marcos, Patron Saint of Aguascalientes