Annual Events
Yearly festivities observed in Nogales
The border communities of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Mexico both celebrate several regularly scheduled annual events.
From national events like American or Mexican Independence Day, to religious holidays and local events like the Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival or the Fiestas de Mayo, there are entertaining events you can enjoy every year in Nogales.
January
January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 6 – Dia de los Reyes Magos
February
February 2 – Candlemas – Día de la Candelaría
February 5 – Día de la Constitución – Constitution Day
February 14 – Día del Amor y Amistad – Valentine’s Day
February 24 – Día de la Bandera – Flag Day
March / April
Semana Santa – Holy Week and Easter Vacations
March 21 – Natalicio de Benito Juarez – Benito Juarez’s Birthday
April 22 – Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival
April 30 – Day of the Child
May
May 1 – International Workers’ Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo Parade – Nogales, Sonora
May 10 – Mother’s Day
Fiestas de Mayo – Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora
June
Biker Concentration – Biker Festival held in Nogales, Sonora
Tequila Festival
September
Fiestas Patrias – Mexican Independence Day parade and celebrations
November
November 1-2 – Dia de los Muertos
November 20 – Día de la Revolucion – Revolution Day
December
December 16-24 – Christmas Posadas (holiday parties)
December 25 – Navidad – Christmas
