Chance of Storm low 73°F high 87°F
Chance of Rain low 73°F high 87°FThursdays Danzón in Plaza Zaragoza
Take a gentle step into the Cuban culture of days gone by at this weekly dance event in tranquil, tree-lined Plaza Zaragoza. Cultura provides the music and dance instructors for danzón, a formal, ballroom-type dance; your friends and neighbors bring the enthusiasm and dance skills (or not!). About 200 people come each week to this free event, and chairs are provided if you just want to watch the more accomplished dancers spin, step and twirl their way around the plaza. 5-8 p.m. in the plaza at the corner of Calles Zaragoza and Guillermo Nelson in Centro.
5 Daylight Savings Time
Yes, it’s that time of the year again, when everyone runs around one hour late! Daylight Savings Time officially starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, but you probably want to turn your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, just before heading to bed. Sweet dreams! - PHA
6-11 Semana Santa / Easter Week
Catholic or not, this festive religious holiday brings much more than prayers and church to the table. Thousands of nationals (as well as foreigners) flock to the beaches of Mazatlán for this week of sun, surf and fun. Expect hotels to be booked out, beaches to be wall-to-wall people, bars to be full and restaurants to be buzzing with an energy that only Semana Santa brings. Remember to leave for appointments hours ahead of time, as traffic is bound to be congested all the way along the malecon. - PHA
15-19 14th Annual International Moto Week
Ladies and gentlemen, Moto Week has arrived once more! Get ready for the roaring of bikes all over town, including a parade-to-beat-all-parades, as the motorcyclists attempt to break the Guinness Record on Saturday, April 18, from 5-7 p.m. At the Plaza de la Moto (the big lot next to Sam’s Club), you’ll find live rock ‘n’ roll concerts every night till the wee hours, a festival with food, souvenirs and moto events from 11 a.m. till sunset and beyond, and a heck of a good time for all who come by. Moto Week brings thousands of bikers to Mazatlán, literally from around the globe. Be prepared to see things you haven’t seen before, from wild tattoos to masterful motorcycles. Go to www.simotomaz.com for more info. - PHA
25 Mazatlán Gran Triathlon Pacifico 2009
Grupo Modelo brings us the Ninth Annual Mazatlán Triathlon. Capped at 1,000 entries, this event has three main parts: swimming, cycling and running. Each category is broken into age groups (from nine to 70+ years) with distances changing respectively. Swimming is held near the Fisherman’s Monument, where spectators can watch from the beach as the athletes fight for first place. Cycling is on Avenida Del Mar, heading toward Olas Altas, and the runners will also be on Avenida Del Mar, but going toward Camaron Sabalo. Info: www.maraton.org. - PHA
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A quick Google of "Semana Santa 2009" + "Mexico" will give you several dates. Maybe April 12-18 is Semana Santa elsewhere in the world?