December 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

This last month of the year is when two of the country’s biggest religious events occur, the feast day of Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, and Christmas. The Christmas season is also a time when friends, families and coworkers get together for the seasonal fiestas known as posadas.

Primer Festival Cultural “Sauce en el Agua”
November 30 – December 5
Hustabampo, Sonora
This cultural and arts festival celebrates the 142nd anniversary of the founding of Huatabampo. Its name reflects the meaning of the name Huatabampo, words in the language of the Mayo that mean “willow in the water.”

Fiesta of the Virgin of Guadalupe
December 12th
This is a major religious holiday in Mexico, as most pueblos hold celebrations in honor of the country’s patron saint.

Las Posadas
December 16th to 24th
This is the traditional Christmas party season, so named in remembrance of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.

Navidad – Christmas
December 25th
The last posada is held on Christmas Eve, also known as Noche Buena, when families traditionally have a late-night dinner.

Año Nuevo – New Year’s Eve
December 31st