Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - If you would like to experience a true Mexican tradition in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, then come join in all the festivities during the Fiestas de Mayo being held on the street in front of the Parroquia de la Santa Cruz, on the corner of Calles Aguacate and Lazaro Cardenas in Colonia Emiliano Zapata, every evening from April 25 through May 3, 2018.

You will enjoy everything from a parade, a variety of food booths serving local cuisine, games of chance to challenge you, rides for the children, raffles, contests and excellent nightly entertainment featuring Folkloric Dance groups from different areas of Mexico as well as DJs, singers and bands.

Parroquia de la Santa Cruz Fiestas de Mayo 2018 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 25

6:00 pm: Inauguration Parade throughout the Colonia, terminating in front of the church.

8:15-8:30 pm: Father Roberto Gradilla of the Church of Santa Cruz will give the blessing, followed by a word of thanks from the Junta Vecinal Colonia Emiliano Zapata and the opening of the Festival.

8:30-9:30 pm: Music Performance by Bohemian Band of Puerto Vallarta

9:30-10:30 pm: Dance Performance by Tradiciones Folkloric Ballet

Thursday, April 26

8:15-9:00 pm: Karaoke for adults, presented by DJ Poncho

9:15-10:15 pm: Dance Performance by Puerto Vallarta's Xiutla Folkloric Ballet

Friday, April 27

8:15-9:15 pm: Performance by Escuela Cuba Dance Group and the Dias de Rumba Band

9:30-10:30 pm: Dance Performance by Folkloric Group of Tiul de Cabo Corriente

Saturday, April 28

8:30-9:30 pm: Music Performance by Rock Group "Tres Cuatros"

9:30-10:30 pm: Folkloric Dance Group of Jalisco presented by Professor Enrique Barrios

Sunday, April 29

8:00-8:15 pm: Arrival of Children's Pilgrimage Torch

8:15-9:00 pm: Performance by Singer by Armando Silva

10:00-12:30 pm: Dance to the Music of the Explosive Sonora Dinamita

Monday, April 30
Children's Day Celebration

6:00-7:30 pm: Karaoke and Music for children supplied by DJ Poncho

7:30-8:30 pm: Eucharist

8:15-9:00 pm: Music Performance by Latin American Fusion Band "Tongo"

9:00-10:15 pm: Performance by Yiioo and Tunky "The Magnificos"

10:15-11:15 pm: Dance Performance by Manán-Durhani Independent Folkloric Group

Tuesday, May 1

8:30-9:30 pm: Songs performed by Cheko Ortiz, featuring Rumba, Trova and others

9:30-10:30 pm: Dance Performance by Folkloric Group of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

Wednesday, May 2

8:15-9:15 pm: Music Performance by Bohemian Band of Puerto Vallarta

9:30-10:30 pm: Dance Performance by Folkloric group of Tezcatlipoca

10:45-11:30 pm: Dance Performance - Traditional Beto Franco Dance

11:30-12:00 am: - Music Performance by Voces del Mar, with Chela, Jorge and Professor Moy featuring the serenade of Las Mañanitas to honor the Anniversary of the Church of Santa Cruz

Thursday, May 3
43rd Anniversary of the Church of Santa Cruz

6:15 pm: Arrival of parishioners from Nogalitos, Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlan

7:30 pm: Eucharistic presided over by Bishop Luis Artemio Flores Calzada, who will also give blessings for the clock tower and its beautiful bell melodies.

9:00-9:15 pm: Arrival of Pilgrimage Torch from Manzanillo

9:15-10:00 pm: Dance Performance by Folkloric Group of Slovakia

10:00-11:15 pm: Dance Performance by Vallarta Azteca International Group

11:15 pm: Lighting of the Castillo and Fireworks display

11:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies and dance music

For up to the minute updates and schedule changes, follow the Junta Vecinal Colonia Emiliano Zapata Puerto Vallarta Facebook page.

Come out and join in the fun! You'll have a great time while helping to preserve the wonderful Mexican tradition of Church and neighborhood working together.