13/09/2026
Puerto Vallarta Fiestas Patrias 2026
A detailed public programme is now available for the Independence celebrations previously reported.
Dates: Sunday, 13–Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Areas: El Pitillal, Centro and the Malecón
Categories: Mexican culture · Live music · Parades · Community celebration
Price: Free public events
Booking: None required
End times: Not published
Programme
Sunday, 13 September · 8:00 am: Battle of Chapultepec civic ceremony, Plaza El Pitillal
Monday, 14 September · 10:00 am: Charro Parade, starting on Ignacio L. Vallarta and continuing along the Malecón
Tuesday, 15 September · 7:00 pm: Mariachi Internacional de México, Faro del Malecón
Tuesday, 15 September · 9:00 pm: Rabiosos del Norte, Faro del Malecón
Tuesday, 15 September · 11:00 pm: Grito de Independencia, City Hall
Wednesday, 16 September · 11:00 am: Independence Day parade along the Malecón
Why it makes the cut: This is one of Vallarta’s most important local celebrations, combining charro traditions, regional music, civic ceremonies and free public festivities.
Official information: Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Detailed programme: Local event calendar
PUERTO VALLARTA FIESTAS PATRIAS: FULL 2026 PROGRAMME 🇲🇽
Puerto Vallarta’s Independence celebrations run from 13–16 September, with free public events in El Pitillal, Centro and along the Malecón.
Highlights include the Charro Parade on Monday, mariachi and regional music on Tuesday evening, the Grito at City Hall at 11:00 pm, and Wednesday’s Independence Day parade.
No tickets are required.
View the complete programme in the Helikon Foodie event directory:
https://helikon-pv-events.helikon.chatgpt.site/ -on
