Springtime Events in Caborca
Following are some events celebrated in Caborca every Spring:
National Health Week Kindergarten Students Parade
Held annually in February, this parade features all of Caborca’s
kindergarten students dressed up as a medical professional or some other health-related item, such as a fruit or vegetable. In addition to recognizing Mexico’s National Health Week, the parade is also to help the students prepare for upcoming vaccinations. It is a very, very cute way to observe the very important topic of children’s health
Asparagus Festival
This annual event celebrates the harvest season for one of Caborca’s main crops. The festival is typically held in the latter part of March in the Plaza de Armas, where growers and vendors display products and information, and local restaurants sell delicious samples of local asparagus dishes.
Springtime Parade – Birth Date of Benito Juárez
Typically held on March 21st (which also recognizes the birthday of Mexican President Benito Juárez), the kindergarteners once again take to the streets, this time dressed in a springtime theme like a flower or a frog
Abril 6 (Seis de Abril)
This is the biggest event on Caborca’s annual calendar, to commemorate the town’s defense against American filibusterers (mercenaries) in the mid-1800’s
May 1 – Primero de Mayo is a national workers’ holiday, similar to Labor Day in the U.S.
May 5 – A minor holiday in Mexico (it’s probably more recognized in the U.S.), Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexican forces against the French in the battle of Puebla
May 10 – Mother’s Day (Día de la Madre), a major Mexican holiday
May 15 – Teachers’ Day (Día del Maestro), honoring Mexico’s educators
