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Events in Mexico: February
If you were fortunate enough to have been served up the platic doll in the Rosca de Reyes last January, then you'll need to throw a party for your friends and family on February 2nd. Febraury 5th is Mexico's Consitution Day, a national holiday, so expect offices and banks to be closed (ATMs will be in service)...
Details of some of the events listed are supplied by Mexico's States via the Mexico Tourism Board.
Dates of some of the events are subject to change. Please check website links (where available) for details and/or check locally for any schedule alterations.
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FEB 1-6: 2005 Caribbean World Series -- Mazatlan, Sinaloa
Mazatlan will host the 2005 Caribbean World Series (CWS), showcasing baseball talent from around Latin America. The Dominican Republic team will defend its title this year against teams from Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Mexico in a swift and exciting 12 game round robin series that will decide the new Caribbean World Series Champion.
FEB 2: Candlemas Day (Dia de la Candelaria) -- Nationwide
This day is celebrated nationally with dance, food and music as well as other local festivities to mark the passing of winter. Those who were served the plastic doll in their Three Kings Loaf (see January events, above) will host a party on this day serving Tamales – corn corn paste served inside corn leaves flavored with savory or sweet fillings – very tasty!
FEB 3-8: Carnival (Carnaval) -- Nationwide
Celebrations begin five days before Ash Wednesday and are marked by parades, parties and dancing in the streets. Some of the most famous and festive celebrations are held in the port towns of Veracruz, Campeche, Mazatlan and Ensenada, while carnaval in San Juan Chamula, Chiapas is one of the most important indigenous celebrations in Mexico, involving purification ceremonies and ethnic dances that depict Mayan legends.
FEB 5: Dia de la Constitucion (Constitution Day)
Marks the day Mexico drew up and enacted its new Constitution as a free nation. Public and Bank holiday.
FEB 6: Annual Half International Marathon -- Guadalajara, Jalisco
The streets of Guadalajara will rumble with the sounds of pounding feet and wheel chairs as this traditional marathon enjoys its 19th consecutive year. The 21-kilometer course will be run by participants from all over the world, with this year's purse amounting to $875,000 pesos (US$77,912).
FEB 16: Seashells and Wine Festival-Ensenada, Baja California
Now in its 4th year, this exquisite festival will take place at the Riviera Cultural Center, celebrating the fine wine from the region.
FEB 20-23: El "Cielo" International Nature Festival (Festival Internacional de la naturaleza "El Cielo") -- Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas
This festival welcomes hundreds of visitors to interact with nature in one Mexico's most famous biosphere reserves.
FEB 21-27: Mexican Tennis Open -- Acapulco, Guerrero
The Mexican Open is the most important tennis open in Latin America and ranks fifteenth in the world. It is part of the International Gold Series ATP and Tier III of the WTA. Champions from this tournament will go to the US Open in New York.
FEB 23-26: Annual Extreme Adventure Competition -- Husteca, Hidalgo
This competition, which will take place in the mountainous region of the state, has been labeled by top international racers as one of the most important adventure competitions around the globe. More than U$S 60,000 in prizes will be awarded at the competition. This year's route will cover many different disciplines including kayaking, trekking, mountain biking, canyoneering, swimming and caving. Teams from countries well known for their adventure enthusiasts like Australia, the U.S., Sweden, Spain and Mexico will be represented.
FEB 27-MAR 14: Tapachula International Fair (Feria Internacional de Tapachula) -- Tapachula, Chiapas
Cattle trade show featuring livestock, rides, bullfights, rodeos, cockfights and sport races, with a cultural twist.
Late Feb/Early March - Carnaval
This festival is the big party which takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, (3rd day preceding Ash Wednesday) and is marked with parades, dancing, processions, food, fireworks, music and a general 'good time'! This festival is especially big in Veracruz, La Paz, Mazatlan and Cozumel - places you can discover with Mexperience!