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Bookmark & shareSemana Santa (Holy Week) - is the cue for Vallarta's beaches and bars to go into full-on party mode. May is the month of Fiestas de Mayo - the city celebrates with concerts, art exhibits, sports events and carnivals. In mid-September, Mexican independence is commemorated with horsemanship events and bullfights, along with parades, festivities and fireworks displays. The busy month of November sees art, food and film festivals. November 22 is Día de Santa Cecilia, a tribute to mariachis (those spirited, sombrero-topped Mexican musicians). November is also when deep-sea fishing enthusiasts cruise in for the international Torneo de Pesca, with sailfish, marlin and sea bass high on the sporting menu. In early December, Mexico's patron saint, the Virgen de Guadalupe, has her day out on the town.
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