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El Pitillal's Month of Independence & Patron Saint Events

El Pitillal in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, hosts a month-long celebration from September 5 to 29, 2026. This festival combines Mexico's Independence Day festivities with the annual honoring of Saint Michael the Archangel, featuring a diverse program of cultural, artistic, civic, recreational, and religious activities.

Date
Sep 5-29, 2026
Location
Puerto Vallarta
Status
Ongoing
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El Pitillal's Month of Independence & Patron Saint Events

Event summary

Highlights

  • Mexico's Independence Day celebrations including Grito de Independencia
  • Annual honoring of Saint Michael the Archangel with novenas, pilgrimages, and special Masses
  • National Holidays Queen pageant
  • "Miss Trans of the National Holidays" pageant
El Pitillal, a populous district within Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, presents its annual Month of Independence & Patron Saint Events, a comprehensive celebration spanning nearly the entire month of September. Kicking off on September 5, 2026, the festivities commemorate both Mexico's national independence and the district's devotion to Saint Michael the Archangel.

The event features a rich program including civic ceremonies like the traditional Grito de Independencia and a civic parade. Cultural highlights encompass the National Holidays Queen pageant, the "Miss Trans of the National Holidays" pageant, and various artistic performances. Religious activities, starting with a novena on September 21, lead up to the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel on September 29, which includes daily pilgrimages, Mass, a procession of charros, and the burning of a castillo. The month culminates with an extensive entertainment program of mariachi, folkloric ballet, and live bands.

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El Pitillal
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Puerto Vallarta

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