the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
September 9 to 16, 2012
Updated September 14, 4 pm
The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.
It is officially “low” season now and Puerto Vallarta becomes a town again and not just a destination. The thunderstorms at night are beautiful and refreshing. The days are hot but not steamy. The sun is bright and people are friendlier than in the winter months (probably from the lower stress levels).
SUNDAY September 9
- VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
- SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- QUEEN of the FIESTA PATRIAS CONTEST 2012 — 8 pm at the Presidencia. Free.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY September 10
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
TUESDAY September 11
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
WEDNESDAY September 12
THURSDAY September 13
- VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 6 pm to 9 pm at Bar Raro, Manantial 375, Colonia Buenos Aires. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. This week is also a sneak preview of the new bar/restaurant, Bar Raro / Mordidas. BYOB. Everyone is invited. Free.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- LOTERIA (MEXICAN BINGO) — 8 to 10 pm at Bar Frida. “Come and get lucky.” Fabulous prizes. Drink specials. No cover.
FRIDAY September 14
- DÍA NACIONAL DE LA CHARRERÍA — PARADE begins at 11 am at Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas and winding along Ignacio L Vallarta, Morelos, and Colombia streets. Traditional Charro Parade with La Unión de Asociaciones de Charros de Puerto Vallarta. Free.
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
- NEW MOON
- SUMMER FARMERS MARKET — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 9 to 12:30 am. (through the summer)
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
- ANIVERSARIO DEL GRITO DE INDEPENDENCIA
- 10:50 pm: Flag Presentation by Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz, City Hall
- 10:57 pm: Reading of the Acta de Independencia by the Secretary General of Municipal Government from the main balcony of City Hall.
- 11:00 pm: Accompanied by Naval and Military authorities, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz will deliver “El Grito,” reenacting the historic cry for independence from the City Hall balcony, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.
- 11:10 pm: Castillos and Fireworks on the Malecón, downtown Puerto Vallarta
- 11:15 pm: Verbena Popular – Public Celebration in Puerto Vallarta’s Main Plaza
SUNDAY September 16
- ANIVERSARIO DEL INICIO DE LA GUERRA DE INDEPENDENCIA — 10 am. Civil and Military Parade from Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas to Ignacio L Vallarta, and along Morelos, and Colombia streets in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Free.
- VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
- SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.