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Carnaval
Te pre-Lent celebration of Carnaval is huge in Cozumel just like in every
other city in Mexico. The island is famous for its five-day long party
that involves dances, parades, loud music and bright wardrobes which waft
through every corner of the city.
Dia de la Candelaria
Dia de la Candelaria is held in recognition of the end of winter and the
coming of spring. This celebration is the final holiday party of the
Christmas season where the locals dance through the streets before entering the
church to receive a blessing of candles and seeds. After the blessing,
family and friends gather at the home of the person who found the doll during
the Three Kings celebration.
Dia de la Constitucion
The official national holiday to commemorate Mexico's constitution is marked
by parades leading to the Plaza Central in San Miguel, complete with music and
dance. Every establishment is closed on this holiday and family and
friends gather for dinner and quality time together.
El Grito
Every midnight of September 15, the locals of Cozumel gather in Plaza
Central to re-enact the event when Miguel Hidalgo ignited the spirit of the
oppressed natives to rise up against the Spaniards with the shout of "Mexicanos,
Viva Mexico!" The event is followed by spectacular fireworks,
all-night music and dance until the sun breaks over the horizontal sky. The
following day is a national holiday celebrating the fight for independence.
Dia de los Santos Reyes
Instead of Santa Claus, Mexico's Christmas icons are the Three Kings, and the
date for exchanging the presents is January 6 instead of December 25.
Neighborhood parties fill every street throughout the city, children gather to
show off their presents. The special sweet cake is served, and whoever
gets the tiny figure of the baby Jesus hidden in the cake will have to throw a
party for everyone sharing the cake. There is also music and a carnival in
the Plaza Central.
Dia de la Bandera de Mexico
February 24th is the holiday in honor of the Mexican flag when banners of
red, green and white with the Mexican emblem at the center are seen fluttering
throughout the city. Parade, special ceremony and a party conclude the
fiesta in the Plaza Central.
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