Merida Events: Carnival!!

31 January 2016 Events 0

This week, Merida celebrates the closing of the Year of Light. Carnival starts this week, with the Burning of the Bad Humors on Wednesday, the lovely and charming Children's Parade on Thursday (the only one still held downtown...) and more following that out at the fairgrounds in Xmatkuil. Of course, you could also celebrate Carnival in Progreso (lots of music on the malecon on Sunday). Or in any number of cities around Yucatan (check our Facebook page). We've heard that Merida expects over 170,000 visitors during Carnival, so expect crowds here and there. And above all, enjoy yourself!!

Events

Fairs & Expos Closing the Year of Light
- Thu February 4th 2016
- 12:00 pm
- Free
- Siglo XXI MAP »
The International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations (A/RES/68/221) to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote susta more »
Fiesta Children’s Parade
- Thu February 4th 2016
- 4:00 pm
- Free
- Starts in front of City Hall (Municipal Palace) MAP »
This is the only parade in the city. The rest will be at Xmatkuil. Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free pu more »
Art Cultural Thursday
- Thu February 4th 2016
- 7:00 pm
- Free
- Centro Cultural la Cúpula‎ MAP »
A special night with two major Yucatan artists: French painter Michel Maugée Mexican sculptor Juan Pablo Mier y Terán It will also be the Closing of The International Year of Light Feb 4, 5, 6, 20 more »
Lecture Preventive and Safety Measures
- Thu February 4th 2016
- 7:30 pm
- $50 pesos donation
- Casa Hamaca, Valladolid MAP »
Prevention is the best way to avoid being a victim. The Lecture will be given by C. MIGUEL ÁNGEL SUASTE HUEX, Director of Public Security, Valladolid, and First Inspector General of the state of Yuc more »
Fairs & Expos Closing the Year of Light Day 2
- Fri February 5th 2016
- 8:00 am
- Free
- Siglo XXI MAP »
The International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations (A/RES/68/221) to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote susta more »
Fiesta Corsican Parade
- Fri February 5th 2016
- 8:30 pm
- TBA
- Plaza of Xmatkuil Fairground MAP »
Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free public parking spaces for people with disabilities Area restaurants more »
Fairs & Expos Closing the Year of Light Day 3
- Sat February 6th 2016
- 8:00 am
- Free
- Siglo XXI MAP »
The International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations (A/RES/68/221) to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote susta more »
Workshops Learn to Grow Mushrooms
- Sat February 6th 2016
- 10:00 am
- 1000 pesos
- Fraccionamiento Altabrisa MAP »
Learn to cultivate mushrooms! Learn the characteristics of fungi, how they reproduce, the steps to establish a culture. Learn about substrates, where fungus grows, how to treat the substrate, best co more »
Film Jafar Panahi's Taxi
- Sat February 6th 2016
- 2:00 pm
- Free
- Door 54 MAP »
Banned from making movies by the Iranian authorities, Jafar Panahi installed video cameras in a taxicab and drove around Tehran picking up passengers, letting the candid conversations speak for themse more »
Fiesta Fantasy Parade
- Sat February 6th 2016
- 7:00 pm
- TBA
- Carnival Square at Xmatkuil Fairground MAP »
Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free public parking spaces for people with disabilities Area restaurants more »
Art William Sievert
- Sat February 6th 2016
- 8:00 pm
- Free
- Galeria Merida MAP »
Opening of art exhibit by visiting artists William Sievert. more »
Fairs & Expos Closing the Year of Light Day 4
- Sun February 7th 2016
- 9:00 am
- Free
- Siglo XXI MAP »
The International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations (A/RES/68/221) to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote susta more »
Miscellaneous Spay and Neuter Clinic
- Sun February 7th 2016
- 9:00 am
- Free
- Telchac Puerto MAP »
February 7th is the next PAAR clinic. Anyone want to volunteer? We need transport, recovery, and help in other areas. We are also asking for donations of supplies. Rags, food, snacks, drinks, toilet p more »
Music Carnival Spectacular
- Sun February 7th 2016
- 11:00 am
- Free
- On the Malecon in Progreso MAP »
A day of partying at music at the Malecon in Progreso. Todos nos vamos a Progreso!! (Let's all go to Progreso) more »
Fiesta Bachata Parade
- Sun February 7th 2016
- 1:00 pm
- TBA
- Carnival Square at Xmatkuil Fairground MAP »
Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free public parking spaces for people with disabilities Area restaurants more »
Music The Fabulous Yucatones (Superbowl)
- Sun February 7th 2016
- 3:00 pm
- Free, but you'll want to eat & drink!
- Lizard Joe's, Chelem MAP »
Come listen to your favorite band before the Superbowl! more »
Fiesta Regional Parade
- Mon February 8th 2016
- 8:00 pm
- TBA
- Carnival Square at Xmatkuil Fairground MAP »
Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free public parking spaces for people with disabilities Area restaurants more »
Fiesta Battle of the Flowers Parade
- Tue February 9th 2016
- 1:00 pm
- TBA
- Carnival Square at Xmatkuil Fairground MAP »
Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free public parking spaces for people with disabilities Area restaurants more »
Fiesta Burial of Juan Carnaval
- Wed February 10th 2016
- 8:00 pm
- Free
- In front of the Municipal Palace. MAP »
Services Medical service Bathrooms Information modules Points for missing persons Access to taxis and public transport Free public parking spaces for people with disabilities Area restaurants more »
Market Muelle Market-Bazar del Muelle
- Thu February 15th 2018
- 9:00 am
- Free to Enter
- D'Mar Salon de Eventos, calle 28 x 21 y 23, Chicxulub Puerto MAP »
We will be serving fresh ground Chiapas Coffee and homemade Cinnamon Buns again this year at a Special Combo price: Coffee & Cinnamon Bun: $40 pesos We will have some new artisans this year alon more »