Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Banderas Bay area is home to a variety of charities and non-profit organizations that enhance the lives of those who are in need of help, so once again, CasaMagna Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta and American Consular Agent Kelly Trainor are teaming up to host the 9th Annual International Festival of Altruism.

Scheduled to be held in the beachfront garden at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort in Marina Vallarta at 6 pm on Sunday, May 5th, this popular charitable event offers everyone the opportunity to learn more about the continuing and varying needs of some of our most important local charities and non-profit organizations, and how you can get involved.

Every year, over one thousand Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors turn out for this event, which features top restaurants offering food and refreshments, live entertainment, dancing and more for one low price, with all proceeds donated to Banderas Bay area charitable organizations who are in need of a little help, including:

APERCH - La Cruz: 329-295-5502 • Asociacion Femenil Vta: 224-9906 • Banco de Alimentos Vallarta: 322-143-6764 • Biblioteca Los Mangos: 293-1957 • Biblioteca Rey Nayar: 329-298-3334 • Casa Hogar Máximo Cornejo: 221-1908 • Casa Infantil Mojoneras: 290-4066 • Clínica Rehab. Sta. Barbara: 225-2659 • Club Rotario PV: 322-137-1433 • Ciudades Hermanas Sta. Barbara: 322-306-0363 • Desayunos para Ninos: 223-4311 • Ejército de Salvación: 290-1587 • Esperanza & Alegría: 224-1166 • Entre Amigos San Pancho: 311-258-4377 • Fundacion Down PV: 224-9577 • Fidecomiso Estero de El Salado: 226-2878 • Impulso de Águila: 299-4040 • IFC - Club De Amistad PV: 222-5466 • Paraiso Felino: 322-120-4092 • Pasitos de Luz: 299-3625 • Pet Heaven: 209-0306 • Toys For Tots - PV Navy League: 221-5102 • Vallarta Botanical Gardens: 223-6182

Each charity will feature an exposition booth at the festival, giving everyone a chance to learn about the great impact they are having on the Puerto Vallarta community.

In addition to the charity information booths, this year's festival will feature a wide range of entertainment ranging from live music and dancing to cultural presentations and an extraordinary culinary demonstration by some of Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants and food and beverage suppliers, including:

Andales • Bebidas Vallarta Clamato • Barcelona Tapas • Café des Artistes • Café Gourmet • Charme Reposteria • CoExist Café • Daiquiri Dick's • El Torito Sports Bar & Grill • Eventos Marriott • Four Seasons-Aramara • Freddy's Tucan • Helados Buonissimo • Holiday Inn - Piaceres • India Gate • Kaiser Maximilian • La Leche • La Palapa • Las Palomas Marina • Las Casitas • Los Chatos Pastelerias • Mikado • Nicksan • No Way José! • Nopalitos & Jude Bistro Bar Plaza Paradise • Outback Steakhouse • Pie in the Sky • Porto Bello • River Café • Rocco Troyani • Sr. Frogs • Strana • Tequila Mama Lucia • Trio/Vitea • Umami • Vista Grill

Don't miss this very upbeat, wonderful evening of food, friendship and fun, with all proceeds divided equally among the charities. Tickets, which include food, drinks and entertainment, cost just $300 pesos in advance or $400 pesos at the door. Reserve your tickets TODAY by calling any of the charitable organizations listed above.