April 2019 Events in Sonora, Mexico

The first week of the month is a time of celebration in Caborca as the Fiestas 6 de Abril, which commemorate the town’s defense against a group of American “filibusteros” who tried to annex the municipality in 1857.

Easter Sunday is April 21, a major religious holiday in Mexico. The week before Easter is Semana Santa (holy week), when Sonorans flock to the coast and rivers for their spring break vacation, and the week after is the Semana de Pascua, Easter week.

And the last day of the month is the traditional Day of the Children (Día de los Niños), when it truly is good to be a child in Sonora.

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Festival to Commemorate the Heroic Deeds of the 6th of April
Festival Conmemorativo de la Gesta Heróica del 6 de Abril
Caborca 

This is the biggest annual event in Caborca, to celebrate the victory of the citizens of Caborca and the Mexican Army over a group of “filibusteros” from California who attempted to annex the town in 1857. Events include a parade, art exhibits, sporting events, concerts and other activities. Sponsored by the Municipal Government (Ayuntamiento) of Caborca and the Dirección de Acción Cívica y Cultural of Caborca. More information. 

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XIV Profesor Enrique Quijada Cultural Festival
Ures, Sonora

This annual event honors Professor Enrique Quijada and commemorates the 53rd anniversary of the Caravana de Recuerdo in Ures. Activities include music and dance performances, art and photography exhibits, book presentations and other culturally interesting things to see and do. Read more. 

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Palm Sunday – Domingo de Palma

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Semana Santa – Holy Week

Nationwide, the week prior to Easter Sunday. Most festivities take place during the week leading up to Easter, but many people have the following week, known as La Pascua, off as well, making it a two-week holiday.

Religious processions and other activities are common, but for most Sonorans, it is time to enjoy their spring vacation at the beach or by a river.

The two weeks of Semana Santa are a very busy travel time, so if you plan to visit Sonora during the week before or after Easter, make your plans and reservations well in advance and be prepared for travel congestion and delays (especially at the border).

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Good Friday – Viernes Santo

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Easter Sunday

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Semana de Pascua – Easter Week

While the major celebrations for Easter occur during Semana Santa, the week before Easter, many also observe the week after Easter by taking a Spring vacation as well.

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International Dance Exhibit: One Desert for Dance
La Muestra Internacional Un Desierto para la Danza
City Theater, Casa de la Cultura
Hermosillo

An annual event since 1993 that is a platform for the creation, diffusion and education of contemporary dance. More information.

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Expogan Sonora and Palenque
Hermosillo

This massive exposition and festival will continue through April until May 19 and includes concerts, theater, expositions and other presentations. It is the biggest event of the year in Hermosillo and Sonora. More information.

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FestVital Xepe an Cöicoos y las músicas del mundo
Hermosillo

A festival that seeks the positive transformation of the Comcáac Nation (Ethnic Seri), organized by the Rock band Seri Hamac Caziim (divine fire) and carried out with the collaboration of artists, academics and volunteers from all over Mexico and abroad. This will be the sixth year of the festival. More information. 

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Día de los Niños – Children’s Day
Nationwide

This very special day is just for the children, celebrated throughout Mexico with parties and other special events.