Cancun EventsCancun offers a lot of things to do for fun, explore or just plain relax. Take a glance to the many activities you can do in your vacation down in Cancun. Cancun CarnivalsCANCUN March JanuaryJan 1st:Public holidayFebruaryCancun Carnival.The week preceding Ash Wednesday is celebrated throughout Mexico with dancing, parades and floats. (Feb-March) AprilCancun Sol a Sol International Regatta:This sailboat regatta departs from St. Petersburg, Florida to Isla Mujeres. This event brings regional dances and a general air of festivity to Cancun and Isla MujeresFiesta Del Cedral. Last weekend in April. An annual agricultural festival on Cozumel to celebrate the first Catholic mass in Mexico. Activities include a fair, children's rides and dancing. MayCancun Jazz Festival:An annual event since 1991, Performances by international jazz musicians JuneNavy Day Fishing Tournament.An annual fishing tournament is held in Playa del Carmen. San Pedro y San Pablo.Cozumel celebrates a religious festival in honor of Saint Peter and Saint Paul with fair rides, food vendors, handicraft stands and more. Cancun City Bullfights.On Wednesday afternoons, starting at 3:30 pm, bullfights take place at the Plaza de Toros, Avenida Bonampak at Calle Sayil, Cancun City. Tickets are sold through hotel travel desks. Cancun Dances and Entertainment: Cancun “Tradicion Del Caribe” showcases dance and music traditions of the Caribbean nations. Performances take place every weeknight at “El Embarcadero”. Voices & Dances of Mexico showcases dance and music traditions of Mexico. Performances take place every weeknight at El Embarcadero. Nightly performances by Cancun's Folkloric Ballet,showcasing traditional dances from many regions of Mexico. Cancun Convention Center. SeptemberFiesta de San Miguel. Cozumel holds a festival to commemorate St. Michael, the patron saint of San Miguel.16 Sep. Independence Day. Public holiday celebrated throughout Mexico with grand parades. OctoberITU Triathlon World Cup.Two separate races are held. The Aquathlon World Championships (2.5 km. run, 1 km swim, 2.5 km run) and the ITU Team time trial: Triathlon world championships (750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5km run) NovemberFestival de "Música por la Tierra":The Festival of "Music of the Land" features top performing groups coming together in a multi-day concert to support protection of the natural environment (Playa Ballenas). DecemberCancun Marathon. Begins on Kukulkan Blvd. Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron of Mexico. Towns fill with processions and festivities. 16-24 Dec. Las Posadas. Each night the faithful re-enact Joseph and Mary's search for posada (shelter) on their journey to Belen. For the less devout, it's an excuse for a party. Many hotels and restaurants hold their own posada festivities. To find hotel accommodations while attending Cancun Events please use the search box below, where you will find the best selection of hotels at the lowest guaranteed rates.
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