Navy Day - Día de la Marina
June 1st
Navy Day is celebrated in all ports throughout Mexico to varying degrees. Festivities may include civic ceremonies, parades, fishing tournaments, sailing competitions, parties and fireworks.
Festival Junio Musical - Musical June Festival
Xalapa, Veracruz, May 23 to July 5
This annual music festival is named for the month of June, but it actually overlaps into both May and July, stretching out to a six week affair. Noteworthy events this year are concerts by
Tania Libertad with the Veracruz symphonic orchestra on July 3rd and 5th, and a presentation of the opera Carmen.
Web Site: Festival Junio Musical
Festival Internacional de Marimbistas - International Marimba Festival
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, June 4 - 8
Now in its eighth year, this marimba festival brings together marimba players, builders, researchers and aficionados. Groups from Mexico and several other countries, including Guatemala, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico will share the spotlight. Concerts will be held in the Parque de las Marimbas and in the Teatro de la Ciudad Emilio Rabasa.
Web Site: Festival Internacional de Marimbistas
Festival Internacional Afrocaribeño - International Afrocaribbean Festival
Veracruz, Veracruz, June 10 - 15
The port city of Veracruz hosts this annual festival which showcases dance and music performances from all over the Caribbean and Africa, as well as sponsoring other events such as film screenings, art exhibits and conferences.
Web Site: Festival Afrocaribeño
Feria San Pedro Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, June 13 to July 13
The traditions and pastimes of Mexico’s artistic city of Tlaquepaque, on the outskirts of Guadalajara, are celebrated at this annual event, taking place at the Unidad Valentín Gomez Farias. Children can enjoy a variety of games and activities, including soccer, wrestling, and even a youth triathlon, while adults enjoy art and mariachi, while savoring some authentic Mexican cuisine.
Web Site: San Pedro Tlaquepaque
Día de los Locos - "Day of the Crazy People"
San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, June 15
In the parade of “locos” or crazy people, folks from different neighborhoods, businesses and families don colorful and elaborate costumes that range from animals and cartoon characters to political figures and cross-dressing men. The revelers throw candy to the spectators while live music plays and bystanders are encouraged to join in the celebration. The Día de los Locos is held every year on the Sunday following the feast day of San Antonio Padua (June 13th).
More information: El Día de Locos
Father's Day - Día del Padre
Nationwide, June 15
Children had their day on April 30th, moms were celebrated on May 10th, now finally, it's dad's turn! Father's Day is celebrated in Mexico on the third Sunday in June.
Saint John the Baptist - Fiesta de San Juan Bautista
June 24
Celebrated with popular fairs, religious festivities and practical jokes. Since John the Baptist is associated with water, in some places in Mexico this occasion is celebrated with dunking or dousing people by means of buckets or water balloons.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day - Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
June 29
This feast day is celebrated nationwide wherever St. Peter is the patron saint. It's especially festive at San Pedro Tlaquepaque, near Guadalajara, with mariachi bands, folk dancers, and parades, and in other indigenous communities such as San Juan Chamula in Chiapas, Purepero in Michoacan, and Zaachila in Oaxaca.
