Updated weekly, this page has current must see events for Merida, Mexico.  This week is Carnival!  Which means you will be able to see an incredible array of Latin culture!

Monday, February 28

Vaqueria Folkloric Ballet – 8pm
Plaza Grande, Calle 60 x 62
Occurs every Monday
Admission is free to this event featuring a signature dance of the Yucatan.  Jaranera Orchestra and the City Folkloric Ballet and Trova Yucateca will be performing.

Tuesday, March 1

Remembranzas Musicales – 8pm
Santiago Park, Calle 72 x 59
Occurs every Tuesday
Free
Jarana Orchestra will be performing Big Band sounds of the 1940’s.  Come to listen or to practice your cha-cha, mambo and other dances!

Wednesday, March 2

SPECIAL EVENT, THE BEGINNING OF CARNIVAL!

Quema del mal humor – 8pm
Plaza Grande 62 and 63
Parade starting Carnival
Free

Thursday, March 3

SPECIAL EVENT

Preschool Parade – 4pm
City Hall parking lot of Santa Lucia Park 60 x 53
Free
Experience the childrens preschool parade for Carnival

Traditional Trova Yucateca – 9pm
Parque de Santa Lucia, Calle 60 x 55
Occurs every Thursday
Free
Traditional voices are always beautiful, especially in this wonderful park setting.

Friday, March 4

SPECIAL EVENT

Corsican Parade – 7pm
Monument Flag of San Juan Park
Free
There is a different parade each day celebrating Carnival!

Saturday, March 5

SPECIAL EVENT

Fantasy Parade -  7pm
Monument Flag of San Juan Park
Free
This is one of the best parades, come join the fun!

Farmers Market – 9am
Calle 31 70 x 12
Occurs every Saturday
Free
Organic and slow food market every Saturday!  Come view or buy wonderful, authentic and home made Yucatecan food.

Noche Mexicana – 8pm
Paseo de Motejo, Calle 47
Occurs every Saturday
free
Each Saturday night an outdoor stage is set up for performances by musical or dance groups from all parts of Mexico.  Chairs are available, but there is usually standing room only.  There are also booths selling food and hand made items from all over the world.

Sunday, March 6

SPECIAL EVENT

Parade Bachata
12:00 noon
Monument Flag of San Juan Park
Free
Another wonderful Carnival celebration

Merida en Domingo – 10am
Plaza Grande Calle 60 x 62
Occurs every Sunday
free
This is one event not to miss in Merida.  Vendors are set up in Plaza Grande selling Yucatan handcrafts such as guayaberas, honey, dolls, hammocks and many other items.  Home made Yucatecan food is also for sale.