Mexico’s 212th Independence Anniversary activities in Puerto Vallarta

After two years owing to the pandemic, the Puerto Vallarta government starts face-to-face events.

Mexican Independence Day marks the start of the conflict that abolished Spain’s colonial control. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest, rang his church bell and called for war on September 16, 1810.

• Puerto Vallarta’s celebrations begin on September 13.
• On September 14, as part of National Charro Day, 12 Charro associations will parade. The march will begin in Emiliano Zapata at Basilio Badillo and Ignacio L. Vallarta and proceed north to Morelos Street, the Malecón, and Mexico Avenue before ending on Nicaragua Street.

• Profesor Michel will perform the Cry of Independence from the Municipal Palace’s central balcony at 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 15. Thousands of local citizens and guests are invited to attend. The Cry for Independence recalls the beginning of Mexico’s independence movement and is celebrated every September 15.
  • Fiestas Patrias street party on the Malecón includes food vendors, live music, folkloric dances, a beauty pageant, and the crowning of the Ambassador of the National Holidays.
  • 11:00 PM: Ceremonia del Grito de Independencia Puerto Vallarta’s mayor will perform “El Grito” from the City Hall balcony.
  • 11:20 PM: Mexico’s anthem.
  • 11:30 PM Downtown Puerto Vallarta Castillos and Fireworks
  • 11:35 PM: Baile Popular at Puerto Vallarta’s Main Square
• On Friday, September 16, a customary civic-military parade commemorating independence will follow the same two-kilometer path as the charro parade.
• Many businesses and government organizations will close on Sept. 16.

Puerto Vallarta traffic

• The parades and city tourists will disrupt traffic. On Sept. 14, the Mexican Cowboy (Charreria) Parade will close Morelos Street between Lazaro Cardenas Park to Uruguay Street at 10:00 AM.
• Mexico Avenue will be closed at Panama Street during the procession on September 16. Public transportation enters via Peru Street and Panamá Street, then returns via Colombia Street.
• The tunnel’s urban buses will follow Lázaro Cárdenas Street to Aguacate Street, then Basilio Badillo Street to the highway south.

Business hosted events

Many companies arrange special events for the weekend as hotels reach almost full capacity. Here’s a list, but check social media for your favorite spot’s plans.

Arriba Restaurant Bar

The Mexican dish of Independence, is the Chili Nogada, and its the special at Arriba Restaurant Bar from Thursday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 18.

La Catrina Cantina

Thursday the 15th at La Catrina Cantina! we have a full lineup of Entertainers including a Mexican Karaoke Competition and a “Grito” (Scream for Independence) competition at Midnight! Free shots for Mexican Costumes or decorations. Entertainers include:

Effie Passero , Lossana Diaz , Armando Chakam and Alberto Ponce, Balet Folcorico Sones de Mexico, Angela y Mariana Ponce, and Luis Villanueva
Chachalaca Bar

Special shows Friday and Saturday that are all themed independent. Beer and shot specials throughout the weekend.

Mantamar Beach Club

Celebrate Independence Day at Mantamar with a weekend full of fun and surprises with special guests.

Hotel Mercurio

The very popular Beers, Boys and Burgers that is normally held on Sunday will host a celebration on Friday September 16th for Mexico Independence Day Celebration.

Therapy Bar

You’re invited to Therapy Bar’s MEXICAN PARTY. Celebrate your Mexican pride with live music, lots of tequila, Mexican antojitos and typical sweets | All you can eat for $10 USD ($200 pesos). The REMAKE boys will be singing with the most famous ones of Luis Mi and Alejandro Fernández and then DJ Ramses takes on the floor with the best dance music to dance. 2×1 Tequila and Vodka Shots. Thursday September 15th from 8:00pm to 4:00am | NO COVER. Basilio Badillo 283, Romantic Zone

Blue Bar

On Sept. 15, you will be able to have 2 x 1 house tequila; Banderas for $80 pesos.

Top Sky Bar

Top Sky Bar has a special show with Ariel on Friday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. No Cover. Enjoy Sunday Drag Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa

Noche de Karaoke & Cantaritos
THURSDAY Sept 15 AT 8 PM – 11:59 PM
Celebrate Mexican Independence with a Night of Karaoke & Cantaritos at Champions, from 8 pm to Midnight

Source: outandaboutpv.com