Bicentennial Fireworks Over the Zocalo – Mexico City, Mexico
See the spectacular bicentennial fireworks in Mexico City as Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence from Spain.
Our travel blog posts about festivals & celebrations reveal traditions and culture in North, Central, and South America, including Carnival in Panama, the Flower Festival in Colombia, Inti Raymi in Peru, and much more.
The Bicentennial El Grito with Felipe Calderón – Mexico City, Mexico
Video of President Felipe Calderón delivering the bicentennial El Grito speech in Mexico City to mark 200 years of independence from Spain.
Bicentennial Preparations – Mexico City, Mexico
Bicentennial preparations in Mexico proceed as the entire country prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary of independence from Spain.
Madcap Mexican Mardi Gras – Ajijic, Mexico
Mardi Gras celebrations in Mexico aren't as huge (or as naked) as they are in New Orleans or Rio, but the annual parade in Ajijic had its madcap moments.
Celebrating the Virgin of Guadalupe – Ajijic, Mexico
We hike up Mt. Chupanya in Ajijic, Mexico to celebrate the annual Virgin of Guadalupe Festival with fireworks, camping, tripe soup, and more.
Is Rosca de Reyes Christmas Cake Better Than Fruitcake? – Guadalajara, Mexico
This 1,500-foot-long rosca de reyes Christmas cake in Guadalajara, Mexico just might make you forget fruitcake.
July 4 Celebrations: A Trans-Americas Journey Retrospective
July 4 celebrations in the US including Mount Rushmore fireworks, Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and the High Sierra Music Festival.
Happy 188th Birthday! – Union de Tula, Mexico
Celebrating the 188th birthday of Tula, Mexico with street parties, banda music, free beer, amazing people, and a rodeo.
