Thursday, March 6, 2014

Mark Your Calendars for the 2014 Maz International Week

Events take place in different parts of Mazatlán and many are free.
Events take place in different parts of Mazatlán and many are free.


The programme for the Third Annual Mazatlán International Week was announced today at a press conference given by Sinaloa Secretary of Tourism Francisco Córdova Celaya. The week celebrating relations among Mazatlecans and foreign residents and tourists will run March 17 through March 23 with an impressive array of events not often seen in Mazatlán.

A consortium of local businesses, civil associations and Sectur have been planning the annual event since May of last year and, according to Simon Lynds of MazatlanMyCity, they expect 5,000 people to attend the various events, exceeding last year’s attendance of 4,000.

Each of the seven events are planned in different locations throughout the municipality and many are free.
Mark your calendars and get out and mingle! Here is the programme:

March 17: The Spectacular III Concert “Blues n’ BBQ” At the Mazatlán Convention Center, a night of music presented by the Mazatlán Music Lovers Club from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. Tickets are 500 pesos and include a buffet and first drink. Reserved tables for 10 are available. 600 tickets have already been sold for this event, so reserve yours now by phoning (669) 913-4456

March 18: Open Air Cinema Night Free movie (seats provided) in front of the Art Museum in Centro Historico. Although the film is being kept secret, it will be a classic Mexican movie with English subtitles. For your listening pleasure, the musical group “Black Birds” playing Beatles music will perform before the movie begins. The evening begins at 6pm, ending at 10pm. Admission free

March 19: Ranch Fiesta An authentic Mexican fiesta at Rancho Los Limones approximately 20 minutes from Mazatlán in La Noria from noon to 5pm. The beautiful hacienda boasts a small mezcal industry and is situated among agave fields. Tickets include Mexican food, traditional drinks, dancing and a performance by Canadian singer/songwriter, Cheryl Gaudet. Tickets are 350 pesos and include transportation, meal and drinks. 250 tickets have already been sold to this event, so if you´d like to go, get your tickets soon by calling (669) 911-1872 or (669) 991-8653.

March 20: Rodeo Fest A fun family afternoon at the Plaza de Toros bull ring with Eduardo Funtanet and his dancing horses, and a mixture of Mexican and American rodeo games from 3pm to 7pm. After the rodeo will be a musical performance by Canadian singers Tanya Carrum and Brent Mcathey. Local non-profit associations will be selling food and drinks to benefit various charities. Admission is free

March 21: Spring Equinox  The annual spring equinox celebration beginning 9am is held at the “Las Labradas” archeological site featuring dancing, rituals and cleansing ceremonies. Two packages are offered. Package one includes transportation, entrance fee and access bracelet. Package two includes transportation, entrance fee, access bracelet, guide, meal and drinks. To reserve contact Sinaloa Advertures at 191-2005

March 22: Golden Zone Street Party The party runs from 10am to 6pm on the cordoned-off street of Las Garzas between Av. Camarón Sábalo and Av. Gaviotas. Featuring an art exhibition from 10am to 2pm and a classic car show from 2pm to 6pm, accompanied by live music from the bands “Ebano” and “Fairly Honest John.” Artists wishing to exhibit at the street party (no cost) or enter their classic car in the show can contact Roger Culbertson at cell phone 044(669)155-5504. Admission is free

March 23: Beach Fest A beach party at the Club Marina Mazatlán (a popular event last year) from noon to 6pm. Several bands will be playing for your listening and dancing pleasure and beer is only 10 pesos with your 50 peso admission fee.

If you need more information about the 2014 Mazatlán International Week, please contact Sectur at 01-800-746-2639.

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