Mexico is a beautiful fun place to visit with plenty of different options to make your stay that extra bit special. Steeped in art and culture, Mexico is very popular for its wide range of festival and events. The following are just a few of the events that take place during June, there are far too many to mention them all!
June 1st – Dia de la Marina (Navy Day)
All ports throughout Mexico celebrate Navy Day. Celebrations include parades, parties, fireworks, civic ceremonies, sailing competitions and fishing tournaments.
June 3rd to June 13th – Feria de Corpus Christi (Feast of Corpus Christi)
The Catholic feast day of Corpus Christi is celebrated in Papantla, Veracruz. Prehispanic ceremonies take place that are regarded as promoting fertility and communication with the heavens.
June 14th to July 11th – Feria de San Pedro Tlaquepaque
The artistic city of Tlaquepaque is situated on the outskirts of Guadalajara. Every year the city’s traditions and pastimes are celebrated at the Expo Ganadera. Adults enjoy art and mariachi while sampling authentic Mexican cuisine and the children take part in various activities and games.
June 19th – Dia de los Locos (Day of the Crazy People)
Held every year in San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, on the Sunday following the feast of San Padua (June 13th). Families, people from around San Miguel Allende and businesses dress in elaborate brightly coloured costumes to 
take part in the parade of ‘locos’(crazy people). Costumes include those of cartoon characters, political figures, men dressed as women and animals. Those taking part in the parade throw sweets to the spectators and encourage them to join in the celebrations which also includes live music.
June 24th to July 17th – Feria Nacional Durango (Durango National Fair)
Durango has strong agricultural and ranching roots which are celebrated with charreadas (the national sport of Mexico), equestrian events, cultural events and music concerts.
June 24th – Fiesta de San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist)
Because John the Baptist is associated with water, many places in Mexico celebrate this day not only with religious festivals and fairs but also by throwing buckets of water at people or hitting them with water balloons!
June 25th – Marcha del Orgullo (Gay Pride March)
The Gay Pride March takes place in Mexico City, starting at the Angel de la Independencia on the Paseo de la Reforma and making its way to the city’s zocalo (city square) right in the centre of Mexico City. The march celebrates gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender and transvestite lifestyles.
June 29th – Dia de San Pedro y San Pablo (Saint Peter and Saint Pauls Day)
Celebrated throughout Mexico, wherever St Peter is the patron saint. San Pedro Tlaquepaque near Guadalajara celebrates this feast day with parades, 
mariachi bands and folk dancers. Festivities also take place in the traditional communities of San Juan Chamula in Chiapas, Purepero in Michoacan and Zaachila in Oaxaca.
Apart from religious festivals Mexico enjoys many fun festivals for visitors to experience on their bargain holidays to this intriguing country.
Late deals are popular with holidaymakers wanting to experience everything this fascinating country has to offer including beautiful beaches, art, culture, history and of course the friendly accommodating people.
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