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, March 7

SPECIAL EVENT, CARNIVAL!

Regional Parade– 7pm
Plaza Grande 62 and 63
Regional parade for Carnival
Free

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 8

SPECIAL EVENT, CARNIVAL!

Battle of the Flowers Parade – 12pm
Monument Flag of San Juan Park to main plaza
Free
This is one of the best parades, come join the fun!

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 9

SPECIAL EVENT, Carnival!!

 Entierro de Juan Carnival – 7pm
Plaza Grande Historical Center
This ceremony will officially close the celebrations of Carnival; here the widow mourns the death of Juan. One of the nicest most popular ceremonies.

Thursday, March 10

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 11

Saturday, March 12

SPECIAL EVENT!

A Tribute to Great Composers – 9pm
 Central Patio of the Olimpo
Free
Five of the best of Yucatan’s trios will perform tonight: Trio Vendaval, Trio Ensueno, Trio Despertar, Trio Trovanova , and Trio Los Nobles.  A must see and very cultural!

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 13

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.