Begins at Sunset. The founding of Puerto Vallarta by Don Guadalupe Sanchez Torres in 1851. A day to celebrate the honored Virgin Guadalupe on the anniversary of her miraculous appearance to a peasant in Mexico. Processions culminate with the central plaza filling with people celebrating this traditional Mexican holiday. Canada Celebration Day.
Quests carrying candles arrive in a procession to a designated house asking for lodging by song.
The host is to refuse several times before request is granted, which when given is the start of the party. Celebrated in Mexico by a traditional family dinner followed by Midnight Mass. 25th.