New Year's Day (January 1st)
This is a national holiday, and a day of parties and festivals. Check with Cabo San Lucas Tourist Information to see what specific activities are planned. Many people just sleep off the partying from the night before!

Dia de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany) (January 6th)
This is the day that unique gifts are traditionally exchanged. As it represents the day that the Three Kings arrived at the Nativity to acknowledge the baby Jesus. This is also a day when Rosca de los Reyes (King's Loaf) is served. This Mexican traditional pastry is a round, doughnut-like cake, which contains a little plastic doll somewhere inside. Years of tradition say if you are served the slice that contains the doll, you must host a party on Dia de la Candelaria in February.

Dia de la CandelariaCandlemass (February 2nd)
This is a national holiday with dance, food and music. This holiday recognizes the passing of the winter season. Those who were served the plastic doll in their Three Kings Loaf (see January) will host a party on this day, the traditional drink Atole and food Tamales by the host.

Dia de la Constitucion (February 5th)
Constitution Day. This holiday remembers the day Mexico drew up and enacted its new Constitution as a totally separate and free nation. Public agencies and Banks are closed on this day.

Art Festival "Todos Santos" (February 17th-24th)
Large annual art festival featuring a vast array of local artists. Tourists will see Silver Jewelry, Fire Opals, Paintings, as well as traditional food etc...

P.G.A. Senior Grand Slam (2nd Week of February)
This is an annual event featureing some of the most familiar names in the senior circle.

Carnaval (Late Feb/Early March)
This festival is a big party which takes place forty-six days before Easter Sunday, and is marked with parades, dancing, food, fireworks, and local music. This festival is especially big in La Paz; a two hour drive from Casa Gallucci.

San Jose Days (March 17th-21st)
San Jose del Cabo hosts this traditional fair and festival. Take the highway back 4 miles north towards the airport and take a left at the City Centro Exit. The total drive time from Casa Gallucci is about 4 minutes.

Benito Juarez' Birthday (March 21)
This is the birthday of one of Mexico's most famous and revered heroes; also the country's first President - Benito Juarez. The day is marked with a Public Holiday. Parties, dancing, music, Mexican food and good times are practiced throughout the Los Cabos area.

Holy Week
From Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent) through the week after Easter Sunday is the busiest time at all of Mexico's key attractions. Everywhere you go there will be processions, festivals, parties, fireworks and more! Many Mexicans take personal vacations during this period. If you want to rent Casa Gallucci during the Easter Period it is recommended that you book early.

Spring Equinox (March 21st)
The first day of spring. This is the time of Spring Break activities. The weather is great. Expect to have a great time at the beaches during the day and Clubs at night.

Cuernavaca Flower Fair (April)
Cuernavaca is one of Mexico's most popular Colonial Gems. Cabo San Lucas hosts several events for this truly beautiful festival.

April 30th (Children's Day in Mexico)
This is not a national holiday, but it is traditional to give children small presents on this day.

Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day) (May 1st)
A National Holiday. Businesses and Offices close, nationwide. This is a great weekend to surf in the Cabo San Lucas area.

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)
A holiday celebrated big time in the all of the world. This holiday has parades, local arts and craft fairs, and tons of partying.

Mother's Day in Mexico (May 10th)
Although this is not a holiday, many local people take a half day off when they can to take their mother out and celebrate this event.

No Nonsense Flyfish Sampler (May 29th)
Information on this event may be obtained by calling 1-800-919-2252.

IWFA Annual Billfish Tournament (May 24th to 26th 2004)
This is an annual fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas. E-mail pezelajv@aol.com for information.

Corpus Christi (Dates Vary)
Celebrated nationally, this event honors the body of Christ, and is flagged with processions, celebrations, music, food and dancing.

Las Arenas Roosterfish School (July 5th)

Annual Stars and Stripes Fishing Tournament (June 6th (may vary-please call))
For information relating to this annual event, please call Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur Tel: (714) 544-7773.

Los Cabos Tennis International Tournament (June 7th-11th)
This event is held at the Fonatur Golf Course in the town of San Jose Del Cabo, just minutes from Casa Gallucci.

Los Cabos International Expo (June 21st to 29th)
The event is held at the Melia Cabo Real. Vendors from all over the works migrate to our lovely area to show their wares as well as to develop new business partners.

9th Annual Bread, Cheese and Wine Festival (June 19th)
This festival Features wines and cheeses from all over the world, as well as some local delicacies. The Westin Regina Los Cabos Resort sponsors the event. Tickets may be purchased by calling 001-624 142-9000.

Surf and Panga Roosterfish Classic (July 5th -7th)
This is an angler's delight in Cabo. This as well as many other tournaments with big prizes is sure to keep you busy.

Las Arenas Roosterfish School (July 5th)
Event held in East Cape, Baja California Sur. For Information call (888) 644-7376.

Bike Race (July 12th to 13th)
Not for novice bikers. Temperatures can reach the low 100's. The race goes from San Jose Del Cabo and finishes in Cabo San Lucas.

Discover Baja's Neil Kelly Memorial Tournament (July 12th to 16th)
This Tournament is in honor of a local Favorite. The tournament is held in East Cape.

Cabo San Lucas Jazz Festival (July)
Every July, you can experience the Cabo Jazz Festival. In 2004, The Cabo Jazz Festival will take place between the 22nd and 25th of July, This festival will be hosted on one of the most pristine beaches in Cabo.

East Cape Big Game Blowout (July 27th-30th)
This Fishing Tournament is sponsored by The Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort and Western Outdoor News. 20,000 in cash and prizes await some of the finest fishermen from all over the world. For information call (800) 752-3555.

Baja Capers Fishing Tournament (July 29th-August 2nd)
This is an exciting billfish tournament. Held in the East Cape, Palmas de Cortez. For information you can contact the sponsors at bajacapers@aol.com.

Baja Capers Fishing Tournament (July 29th-August 2nd)
This is an exciting billfish tournament. Held in the East Cape, Palmas de Cortez. For information you can contact the sponsors at bajacapers@aol.com.

5th Annual Bisbee's East Cape Sportfishing Tournament (August 3rd-7th) This Tournament is an Offshore Circuit Event held in Los Barriles, East Cape, Baja California Sur. For more information on this event visit http://www.bisbees.com

Mexican Independence Celebration of Los Cabos (September 15th-16th)
The Eve of Mexican Independence Day will be celebrated with Fireworks, Folk Dancing and Mariachi Bands. These festivities will be followed the next day with speeches and parades- the entire event will be held in Cabo San Lucas.

Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day) (September 16th)
Indisputably Mexico's most important, and most revered National Holiday is Independence Day - Dia de la Patria. During this time, Fiestas Patrias take place nationwide. From the evening of September 15th, parties begin. At 11pm, the President of the Republic shouts the Cry (El Grito) of "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National Palace - an event televised and broadcast on radio to every corner of the nation, as Mexicans cry back with "Viva!" in an emotion-packed traditional annual ritual. This is a great time to be in Cabo if you like celebrations, parties and mayhem!

Autumn Equinox (September 21st)
This special day marks the first day of autumn.

Baja Sea Turtle Rescue (September 23rd (call for exact date))
Information on this event may be obtained by calling (800) 727-2252.

Bethesda Fishing Funraiser (October 1st-6th (call for exact date))
This Event is held in the East Cape. Information on this event may be obtained by calling (800) 919-2252.

2004 Cabo Wabo Meltdown (October 8th-9th 2004) This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas at Sammy' Hagar's Bar "The Cabo Wabo Cantina" Who Knows who will be their to rock with Sammy. October 13th is highlighted by Sammy performing live on stage for his annual birthday bash.

Bisbee's Alumni Tournament (October 11th-13th)
This is an exciting billfish tournament. Held in Cabo San Lucas. For information and exact dates you can contact the sponsors at (949) 650-8006.

Dia de la Raza (Columbus Day) (October 12th)
The day that commemorates Columbus' founding of the "new world".

Todos Santos Fair and Festivals (October 12th)
This is a event that is held in Todos Santos.

Cabo San Lucas Fair and Festivals (Second Half of October)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas.

Annual Los Cabos Billfish Tournament (October 16th-20th)
This festival of fishing is held in Cabo San Lucas just 15 minutes from Casa Gallucci. October 18th is highlighted by the Pete LoPiccola Memorial Tournament. October 19th-21st is Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Jackpot. The "Kahuna" of Fishing Tournaments is held from October 23rd-27th; with a purse of over $2,300,000, draws some of the best fishermen from all the world to Casa Gallucci and the Cabo San Lucas area.

3rd Bisbees Los Cabos Offshore Tournament (October 16th-20th)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas 15 minutes south of our home. For more information call (818) 650-8006.

Western Outdoor News Tuna Jackpot (October 17th-20th)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas. Please call (818) 762-LURE for exact dates and updated information.

Patron Saint Festival (October 18th)
This is an event that is held in Cabo San Lucas.

Cabo San Lucas 200 Car Race (October 19th)
This is an event that is held in Cabo San Lucas.

Monasterio Fly Fishing Safari East Cape
(October 24th-30th) This is a event that is held in East Cape. Please call (800) 919-2252 for exact dates and updated information.

Bisbees Los Cabos Open Golf Tournament (October 28th) This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas 15minutes South of our home.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (November 1st and 2nd)
This event encompasses 2 days: All Saint's Day, and All Souls day. The first honors all saints and people who died as children, and the second pays tribute to the souls of those who died in adulthood. If you are in Mexico around this time, expect to see sugar-candy skulls, skeletons and Pan de Muertos (Bread of the Dead) advertised at shops and supermarkets. Relatives of those who died gather at cemeteries throughout Los Cabos, bringing bread, fruit and their decorated sugar skulls, along with candles and the favorite food of those who have passed to celebrate their lives, and remember their loved loves. The mood is far very upbeat; and is intended to be a festive time of life, not a morbid event!

Pete Lopicola Annual Fishing for a Cure Marlin Tournament (November 2nd-4th)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas 15 minutes south of our home. For more information call (619) 560-4210.

For Pete's Sake Fishing Tournament (November 2nd-5th)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas 15 minutes south of Casa Gallucci, in the gated community of La Jolla. For more information call (800) 593-6510

Annual Won Tuna Jackpot Tournament (October 7th-10th)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas just 15 minutes south of our home.

Off Road Race "Valle 300" (November 20th)
This is a event that is held in Cuidad Constitucion. Dia de la Revolucion (Day of the Revolution) - November 20th. A major national holiday which commemorates the end of the Mexican revolution. This day is marked with some Fiestas Patrias (but nowhere near as loud or prominent as Independence Day.

Bisbees Fishing Tournament (call for exact dates)
This is a event that is held in Cabo San Lucas 15 minutes South of Casa Gallucci. For more information call (949) 650-8006.

Whale Watching Season in Los Cabos (November to March)
Experts say that 90% of all migrating whales travel south to waters off Cabo San Lucas. The Whale Watching Season spans from late November through March. With Binoculars you can at times see them from our rooftop observatory at Casa Gallucci. The primary breeding down is further towards Cabo San Lucas but many have been seen in the Sea of Cortez… the view from Casa Gallucci. Eight out of the 11 species of Whales migrate during this season within minutes of our home. Ideal Climate, water depth, and abundance of food combine to create an almost perfect place for mothers to raise their calves.

Dia de Guadalupe (December 12)
This is not a public holiday, but probably Mexico's biggest religious event of the year. This day is recognized by Mass and celebrations in honour of Guadalupe, Mexico's Patron Saint.

Posadas de Navidad (Nine days leading up to Christmas Day)
Posadas are parties that take place throughout the nine days before Christmas Day. Posadas re-enact Mary & Joseph's search for an inn. Local children travel from door-to-door in traditional costume, holding candles and singing traditional song.

Christmas in Mexico (Dec 12 - Jan 6)
The Christmas period starts around the 12th and continues right through until early in the New Year on January 6th - Kings Day. Casa Gallucci, as well as rental cars and airline reservations go fast. Parties, celebrations and processions are evident everywhere you go. The resident of Cabo San Lucas love to party and Christmas is a big event here. If you want to spend a Christmas at our home, book early.

New Year's Eve (Dec 31)
Parties are vibrant and go on forever. The mood is of celebration and hope for the new year ahead. Check local events for what's going on.