The Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a 12 day festival celebrating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Mexican citizen Juan Diego in 1531. The festival culminates on December 12th.
During this time Puerto Vallarta is filled with parades, street vendors and entertainment. Expect to see Aztec folk dances, candlelight processions, fireworks and floats with children dressed as Juan Diego and the Virgin Mary. People fill the streets, snacking on street food and chatting with friends.
The festival concludes at the beautiful Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the center of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
If you are visiting Puerto Vallarta in December – this is a must-see!
Here are some photos I took at the parade on Saturday, December 11th-
The Entrance to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Street Vendors in Downtown Puerto Vallarta
"Hot Dogs," Fried Bananas and other Street Food
Girls Performing in the Parade
Children as Angels in the Parade
Child in the Festival
Float in the Parade
Carrying Candles in the Parade
Children in the Parade
A Child as Juan Diego
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Great photos!
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