Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday joy in Guadalajara with our festive events guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this guide will show you all the celebrations and traditions our city offers during these cherished dates.
The historic center of Guadalajara transforms during the Christmas season, with the traditional Christmas market in Plaza Mayor and illuminations adorning Calle Mayor and the Infantado Palace. Artisan stalls, traditional nativity scenes, and cultural activities spread throughout the medieval center, while the Co-Cathedral of Santa María hosts carol concerts. The nearby Santo Domingo Square houses attractions for the little ones.
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Christmas parade with festive characters and themed locations.
The Christmas Parade is an exciting event that brings the community together to celebrate Christmas with festive characters and fun locations, creating an unforgettable visual experience.
Where: Guadalajara | More Info: Christmas Parade
Processions and fairs in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
The Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe is a religious and cultural celebration honoring Mexico's patron saint. It features processions, fairs, dances, and masses that reflect the devotion and respect Mexicans have for the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Where: Guadalajara | More Info: Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe
A panoramic and eco-friendly journey through the agave landscape.
The Tequila Express is an unforgettable journey aboard the tourist train to Tequila, where you will discover the essence of Jalisco between rails and roots. Enjoy a panoramic and eco-friendly journey with inaccessible views from the road, while exploring the agave landscape listed by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Where: Guadalajara | More Info: Tequila Express Tour
Traditional charro competitions with equestrian and acrobatic events.
The Charreadas Navideñas are sports and cultural events that celebrate Mexican charro tradition with competitions and shows in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Guadalajara | More Info: Christmas Rodeos
Visits to parishes with specific schedules.
The Visita del Niño Dios is a series of visits to various parishes of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, where the Virgin Mary is venerated.
Where: Guadalajara | More Info: Visit of the Child Jesus
Presentation of artisanal works in various artisanal lines.
The National Nativity Scene Contest "Navidad es Jesús" is an event that celebrates the artistic and traditional expressions of the Peruvian people, inviting all artisans to showcase the birth of the Child God through various traditional forms of expression.
Where: Guadalajara | More Info: Nativity Scene Contest