10 Most Vibrant Mexican Festivals: Celebrating Life and Death

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

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Carnaval

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Guelaguetza

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Las Posadas

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Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)

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Festival Cervantino

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Semana Santa (Holy Week)

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Feria de San Marcos

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Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe

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Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución)

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