Mexico City Festivals

This great metropolis called «Mexico City» has been a multicultural canvas, since its foundation in 1824, in which various moments and landscapes of its history have been drawn. Its streets are full of legends and in its air, you can breathe an old and avant-garde atmosphere while welcoming all its visitors.

The CDMX (acronym in Spanish for Mexico City), formerly called “El DF” (Federal District), is a great host at the height of the great cities of the world that has several restaurants, bars, museums, parks and other spots and tourist events that invite us to enjoy unforgettable walks and meetings with family or friends. Below, we share some activities to do during your stay in this beautiful city.

Flower and Garden Festival (FYJA)

Inspired by the “Chelsea Flower Show” festival in London, the “Flower and Garden Festival” was born in Mexico. It is an event full of colors and aromas with an impressive overflow of creativity that adorns the streets Polanco extending until the botanical garden of Bosque de Chapultepec. During its celebration, every year in the month of April, all the businesses and buildings in the area collaborate by decorating their facades with flowers, thus promoting appreciation for the natural diversity of this Country. Renowned landscapers and horticulturists print their floral designs on the shop windows, mainly on Presidente Masarik Street; there are also contests and workshops for the lovers of this beautiful art.

Polanco International Jazz Festival

If you like live jazz music, you should not miss The Polanco International Jazz Festival. One of the most relevant musical experiences in the country with guests from Mexico and the world who, together with their string and brass instruments, fill the stage of the Angela Peralta Theater in Abraham Lincoln Park. This event is totally family-friendly and aims to hold an artistic exhibition so that people of all ages can learn more and enjoy this genre. Great musicians from the USA, Cuba, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, and Ireland, among other countries, take all attendees on a sensory journey between elaborate musical chords at the light of the sun, the moon, and the stars since it is an outdoor venue. You can also find food and drink stands. The event is generally in Winter, although it may vary.

Alebrijes Parade

Alebrijes are mythical characters from the popular imaginary that are handmade mainly with papier mâché, cardboard, and wire. They are also painted with very striking colors in various techniques; They are part of the multicultural folklore of Mexico and are a symbol of identity and tradition. Every year Mexico City welcomes autumn with a spectacular and colorful parade of more than 200 monumental-sized models that circulate through the streets of the historic center in floats from the capital’s Zocalo to the monument of the “Angel de la Independencia”. Usually at the end of the parade and for two more weeks, these impressive crafts are displayed along Reforma Avenue (between the monuments of Diana and the Angel de la Independencia) for the visual delight of all spectators. If you visit Mexico City in another season, you can find permanent exhibitions of alebrijes at the Museum of Popular Art.

International Fair of Cultures/Friends

A trip around the world without leaving Mexico City can be achieved in one place: The International Fair of Cultures-Friends. It is the most important and anticipated international cultural event in Mexico City. Its objective is to endorse the ties of friendship of the capital with various nations in the world through the exchange of music, theater, literature, cinema, and gastronomy, among other expressions that identify them. Throughout the halls of FICA (International Fair of Cultures/Friends), you can find stands from more than 100 participating countries that are handled by native citizens who offer various typical products from their region to let us know more about their styles and ways of life. There is a huge number of activities from different disciplines, including concerts, exhibitions, and forums. Imagine learning about your destination with a cup of coffee at the Turkey stand or being able to buy a pair of wooden shoes at the Netherlands stand. Enjoy an arepa at the Colombia stand, get to know the taste of sake at the Japan stand or the texture of an authentic craft beer at the Germany stand. When you visit Mexico City, remember that you can stay with the use of your membership at the Presidente Intercontinental Mexico Polanco hotel or at the Hyatt House Santa Fe, just a few minutes by car from all these tourist attractions.