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New Year’s Day - January 1

National Holiday.  Banks and government offices are closed.

Day of the Kings - January 6

A Mexican celebration honoring the Three King’s visit to see the baby Jesus.  Gifts are traditionally given on this day.

Todos Santos Annual Art Festival - January 30

First day of Todos Santos Annual Art Festival.  Festival runs through February 6th.  A fantastic event to check out Mexican culture, local artists, and performing artists.

Whale Watching

All through January

February

Todos Santos Annual Art Festival - February 1-6

Festival runs through February 7th.  A fantastic event to check out Mexican culture, local artists, and performing artists.

Constitution Day - February 5

National holiday.  Banks and government offices closed.

Friendship Day - February 14

In Mexico this is the day that friendship as well as love is celebrated.

Carnaval La Paz - February 11-16

The Mardi Gras of Mexico!  Don’t miss it!

Mexican Flag Day - February 24

A Mexican celebration.

Whale Watching

All through February.

March

Ash Wednesday - 1st Wednesday of month

Festival of San Jose - February 8-19

Festival is held in honor of the city’s patron saint, San Jose.  Carnivals and parades on the weekends.

Whale Watching

Last month to catch these beautiful creatures until next year!

April

Holy Week and Easter - ‘Semana Santa’ - April 9-16

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, Holy Week is celebrated with religious services and ceremonies.

Dia de los Ninos ( Children’s Day) - April 30

A holiday that celebrating the importance of children in society.

Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day) - May 1

Cinco de Mayo - May 5

National holiday for the Mexican victory over the French army in 1862 at Puebla de los Angeles.

IGFA Offshore World Championship - May 3-31

This world-class sportsfishing tournament draws competitors from all over the world.  Competitors, in this internationally prestigious  tournament, collect points for caught-and-released marlins, sailfish, swordfish, and spearfish.

World Champion Billfish Catch and Release Tournament - May (Annual)

Los Cabos is host to several billfish tournaments throughout the year.  This tournament requires participants to use to use cirlce hooks and to release all fish.  Big money prizes are awarded throughout the tournament, including a 1million dollar (USD) prize for catching a previously tagged billfish!

June

Annual Stars & Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament - June 24-27

Hosted at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort, marlin, tuna and wahoo are what earns fishermen prizes, while it’s a low point score on one of the top 100 golf courses, Palmilla Golf Course, in the world that nets golfer’s awards.

July

Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen - July 16

Carmen is believed to be a protector of the Mexican nation.   Festival, Craft vendors, parades, puppeteers, bullfights and a fishing tournament.

2009 Festival of St. James - July 25

St. James the Apostle is credited with bringing Catholicism to Mexico and is described as a magical man who rides a white horse. He is the patron Saint of Spain. Look for riders mounted on white horses in the parades and re-enacted battlefield skirmishes staged at the town square around dusk. The parades begin at 2 pm followed by street parties swelling from the cantinas.

Bisbee’s East Cape Fishing Tournament - July 27-July 31

Three days of fishing, three days to win over $300,000 in prize money by catching and releasing the most billfish or catching the largest gamefish.

September

Dia del la Patria (Independence Day) - September 16

Mexico’s most significant national holiday.

October

Los Cabos Billfish Tournament - October 10-16

This tournament kicks off the Cabo tournament season in a big way, providing great parties, quality prizes and a purse approaching $1 million.

Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament - October 15-17

The most fish caught. The biggest fish caught. Both of these feats count for mega bucks in prizes. Last year, over $250,000 was awarded to over winning anglers who came to compete from around the world.

Fiesta de Cabo San Lucas - Mid October

This festival celebrates the patron saint of Cabo San Lucas. Streets close and a parade passes through the center of downtown. The celebration features dancing, music and feasting on all types of foods, including traditional local dishes and international delights, served up by street vendors along Marina Boulevard. Admission is free.

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournaments - October 19-23

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament is among the richest fishing tournaments in the world! Out of over 150 teams that compete each year, winners walk away with over $3 million in cash and prizes. How? Catch the most billfish or largest gamefish.

November

Whale Watching

Visitors coming to Cabo San Lucas between November and March are in for a special treat.  With an ideal climate, and abundant food supply, eight types of whales come to breed in the waters of Los Cabos.  Most of the breeding occurs on the Pacific side, but some of the whales do venture off in to the Sea of Cortez.

Be sure to take advantage of one of the tours to get an up close view of these beautiful creatures.

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival) - November 2

The Day of the Dead, Día de Muertos, is a key festival in Cabo San Lucas and nationwide. Families and loved ones pay respect to the deceased by creating beautiful altars in the towns’ main square, Plaza Amelia Wilkes, that are elaborately decorated with photos, candles and offerings of food and drink. Preparations and partying for the festival starts the night before, which is the eve of All Soul’s Day.

Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot - November 3-6

Nearly 100 boats and 400-some anglers compete in this annual event that pits man against finned beast. Monster tuna, along with wahoo and mahi-mahi count for cash and prizes.

Dia de la Revolución (Mexican Revolution Day) - November 20

Mexican National Holiday celebrating the Mexican Revolution of 1910.

December

Cabo Jazz Escape

Cabo San Lucas is host to a three day jazz festival each December which features several renowned international artists.

For more information contact the Cabo Jazz Festival Foundation at 1-888-500-1753.

Dia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - December 12

Parades, firework and a religious mass mark the celebrations honoring Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Las Posadas - December 16-24

Candlelight processions known as posadas, wind their way to a different host’s home each evening, where guests will enjoy music, treats and piñatas. In remembrance of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Repeated each night until Christmas Eve.

Christmas - December 25

Celebrated in Mexico as is around the world as a Christian holiday.

New Year’s Eve

This national holiday features festivities, parades and fireworks throughout Mexico. Celebrations continue through New Year’s Day.

Whale Watching

All through December.

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