Mexican festivals are famous for carnivals, vibrant colors, and different art forms.

Mexican people believe that there shouldn’t be any dull day in your life. When you are in Mexico, you must enjoy life to the fullest. Mexican is jovial in nature. Festivals are the best ways to explore the cultural significance of any place. Many tourists also suggest planning Mexico visit according to the festival times. Only then you will enjoy the proper Mexican vibe. Here, we bring you the top festivals of Mexico.

Día de Muertos, the celebration of being alive:

Ever imagined a festival dedicated to the celebration of life! Mexican people do admire their lives a lot. The literal meaning of this name is Day of Dead, which is exactly opposite to the objective of this festival. Most Latin American countries celebrate on 1st and 2nd November to observe this festival. This first day of November is solely dedicated to children. This day is also known as the ‘Day of the Innocents’. However, the 2nd November is dedicated to the deceased people. On this day, people gather near graves to decorate with flowers. Families come together to have lunch in the memory of their loved ones.

Guelaguetza Festival, a festival of art forms:

This is a celebration of colors and various art forms. Every year, in the month of July, the streets are decorated with different colors. People gather on the streets to observe and participate in an amazing sight of art, along with music and dance. These annual celebrations are truly a wonderful cultural experience. Tourists usually target this festival while visiting Mexico. Global travelers gather in the streets of Mexico to acknowledge these art forms. If you are planning to experience this festival, do check the ticket availability earlier. You need to get an advance booking.

Veracruz & Mazatlán carnival:

This is another famous festival of Latin American countries. This carnival is very famous in Brazil. Many historians believe that Brazilians started this festival for the first time. However, coastal regions of Mexico eventually became popular to celebrate this. You will see a vibrant parade to welcome you on the day of the festival. There will be colors, drinks, music, dancing, treats, and many more. This festival is celebrated for more than a week. You will get enough time to explore various regions and cultures during this time. Many tourists mentioned this festival as magical.

Semana Santa, the celebration of the holy week:

People in America love to celebrate the month of Easter. This is a festival observed one week prior to Easter. People consider it as the ‘Holy Week’. This is an extremely fun-filled occasion. This festival is an indication of social and cultural harmony. You will experience a brilliant combination of religious rituals. Mexican celebrate this week with such a zest that is observed nowhere else. Like other festivals, Mexicans conduct carnivals during this week. One such famous carnival is Mazatlan Carnival. Around 3,00,000 people gather in one place to celebrate it. The carnivals are conducted for 5 consecutive days. On the last day, people enjoy beautiful fireworks.

Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of winning the greatest war:

This is another famous festival in Mexico. This festival is observed on the 5th day of May. This day marks the victory date of Mexico over France in the famous Battle of Puebla. This festival is more famous in the United States rather than in Mexico. You will observe parades with different costumes, various cultural and musical events.

So, enjoy your days in Mexico to the fullest.