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February 5.   Constitution Day,
 The government sponsors a parade to remember the approval of the new Constitution in 1917. Semana Santa (Holy Week),

March 16 to 23. The week before Easter is the busiest week of the year. The city provides free concerts, theater performances and fiestas.
 

End of April to May 11  Fiesta de Mayo, . Manzanillo's main celebration. Festivities include numerous events, such as art exhibits, parades, concerts, native dances and a carnival.
 

September 16.  Independence Day,
 

October 12.        Columbus Day (Dia de la Raza),In Puerto Vallarta, they celebrate the mixed cultural and racial heritage that resulted from Columbus' discovery.

 
November 1 to 2    Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos), . Celebrants build private altars to honor the deceased, using sugar skulls, flowers and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed.
December 1 to December 12.     Fiesta de Guadalupe,  Celebrating Mexico's patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, the event includes parades, native dances and costumes, displays and offerings for the Virgin of Guadalupe. This event includes the following two feast days:
 

December 8      Feast of the Immaculate Conception,.
Feast

December 11.   Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe),  Commemorates the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint.