From The Fairmont Acapulco Princess Best Nearby Events (Events) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Acapulco, Mexico Acapulco Fair (Events - Best of the City) Ave Costera Miguel Alemán 4455 Acapulco Convention Center, Acapulco  Gue  39850 • 744-484-7046 • FAX: 744-484-7498 Distance: ~0 m         Description: The sprawling convention center becomes a carnival complete with rides for children and adults each year in the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's. Stroll aisles filled with stalls selling food and gift items, or place a bet and play a game of chance to win a prize. Kids of all ages will delight in the merrymaking. Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Events - Best of the City) various locations, Acapulco  Gue Distance: ~0 m         Description: Rooted in a 16th-century Mexican legend, peasant Juan Diego's vision of a dark-skinned, Indian Madonna went on to become the country's indigenous icon. Her feast day is celebrated with processions in which pictures and statues of the Madonna are carried through the streets, participants bring roses to shrines in churches, and children dress as Juan Diego. Music, rides, stalls selling food and souvenirs, and crowds pack the streets. Mexican Open Tennis Tournament (Events - Best of the City) Boulevard de las Naciones Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco  Gue  39300 • 744-469-1000 • FAX: 744-469-1016 Distance: ~0 m         Description: Tennis greats and those who aspire to become champions gather in Acapulco to take their turn on the clay courts for the Mexican Open Tournament. Hosted by the Fairmont Princess Hotel, a local architectural icon with its 15-story Aztec pyramid-shaped facade, the tournament is an oasis of sport and sun. The players' roster is heavily populated with Latin competitors but you'll find other countries represented too. Food, drink and souvenir items are on sale during the matches. Carnivale (Events - Best of the City) city streets, Acapulco Distance: ~0 m         Description: Celebrated the week prior to Ash Wednesday, carnival revelry and indulgences are encouraged before the Lenten season which calls Christians to make sacrifices in preparation for Easter. Hosting an array of parades, parties, concerts, culinary festivals, cultural programs and beauty pageants, Acapulco may very well rival Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro. Festival Francés (Events - Best of the City) various locations, Acapulco  Gue Distance: ~0 m         Description: Though Cinco de Mayo celebrates a Mexican victory over French troops, the Festival Francés does much to say that there are no hard feelings. Celebrating French culture with a variety of activities that include film screenings, readings, fashion shows and of course, lots of opportunities to sample the cuisine, the entire event is set to music through the nimble spinning of French DJs who provide the eclectic soundtrack. Acapulco Music Festival (Events - Best of the City) Ave Costera Miguel Alemán 4455 Acapulco Convention Center, Acapulco  Gue  39850 • 84-70-46 • FAX: 84-74-98 Distance: ~0 m         Description: Giving new meaning to the phrase "24 / 7," Acafest hosts a variety of performers on multiple stages all day, every day for a week in May. Comedians, celebrities, community leaders and top Latin musicians take their turn in the spotlight to the delight of throngs of attendees. During that time, traffic in the area surrounding the Convention Center is heavy, so allow for delays. Dia de la Marina (Events - Best of the City) various locations, Acapulco  Gue Distance: ~0 m         Description: The Mexican Navy was nationalized on June 1, 1917 when the merchant ship Tabasco set sail with an all-Mexican crew. To commemorate, June 1 has traditionally been a day of celebration and feasting in many of Mexico's port towns. In Acapulco, regattas are held and decorated ships fill the harbor. El Grito de Independencia (Events - Best of the City) various locations, Acapulco  Gue Distance: ~0 m         Description: Shouts of "¡Viva Mexico!" fill the air along with the music of mariachi and other bands as people celebrate and remember the day in 1810 that Father Hidalgo led a revolt which helped gain independence from Spain. The party starts the night before with a special public address broadcast by the Mexican president. Fireworks, food, rides and all things festive reign throughout the day. Find a good spot in the zócalo for the best vantage point to view the merriment. Día de los Muertos (Events - Best of the City) Various Locations, Acapulco Distance: ~0 m         Description: Bone-shaped candies rattle among the marigolds during this festival that is celebrated throughout Mexico to honor the memory and spirits of children and other deceased family members. A good spot to view the proceedings is near the zócalo (town square) and at nearby cemeteries. Locals gather to decorate shrines with sunny yellow flowers and photos, then parade them through the streets. Music and celebration are non-stop and there is no set schedule or fee to watch. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.