By: Mario Conde Mariachi Music has been the traditional music of Mexico for decades and its sound has worldwide recognition. So it’s no surprise that Calexico being a border city decided to capitalize on that tradition and have an annual event that brings the best mariachi bands around. Through its …
May, 2018
December, 2017
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17 December
The 54th Calexico Christmas Parade was celebrated
It was a “Rockin’ Christmas on the Border” parade in Calexico as the annual event was enjoyed by families and children. Seventy organizations participated at this year’s parade which was organized by the Calexico Desert Valley Bandits, City of Calexico, Heffernan Memorial District, and the Calexico Chamber of Commerce. This was the 54th annual parade …
November, 2017
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14 November
YEE-HAW for Cattle Call 2017
By: Mario Conde One of the Imperial Valley’s signature events took place with very successful results. The annual Cattle Call Rodeo took place in Brawley, California bringing the Imperial Valley together to enjoy fun attractions and activities. This year, the Cattle Call had one of its most successful editions in …
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8 November
MaCristy de Hermosillo was remembered as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico
By: Ellie Burgueño In Mexico, every 2nd of November the Day of the Dead (known as Día de Muertos in Spanish) is celebrated. On this holiday, Mexicans remember and honor their deceased loved ones. Being a festive and colorful holiday celebrating the lives of those who have passed on. Mexicans visit cemeteries, …
September, 2017
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28 September
Baja California is ready to enjoy October Festival 2017
The culture will flourish in the autumn with the inauguration of the October Festival 2017, edition number XVI, with presentations of visual arts, cinematography, dance, literature, music and theater, national and foreign artists who will be touring the different municipalities of Baja California. The most important cultural festival of the …
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4 September
Mexican Consulate Announces Festivities of the “Cry of Independence”
By: Mario Conde The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico announced the Mexican Independence Day’s celebrations for September 22nd commemorating the 207th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico. The “Viva Mexico” will be in charge of Consul Carlos Flores Vizcarra and will be heard from Consulate of Mexico in Calexico gardens …
August, 2017
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16 August
AN INVITATION OPENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE XXI PLASTICS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SELECTION 2017
By: Laura Davidson. Mexicali.- With the purpose of promoting the artistic development in the entity authorities of the Institute of Culture of Baja California in conjunction with the Secretary of Culture calls up the community of artists of the north of the country to participate in the XXl Plastic Biennial …
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8 August
‘’BAJA CALIFORNIA FEATURED IN NATIONAL MAGAZINES‘’
By: Laura Davidson. Mexicali.- As it is known, one of the most important and strong vocations of the state of Baja California is gastronomy, positioning it as one of the most important culinary destinations in the country and the most dynamic gastronomic movement in Latin America. A few days ago, …
July, 2017
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4 July
Thousands of residents enjoyed the fireworks in Calexico in celebration of Independence Day
By: Mario Conde On Monday, July 3rd, around 2,000 residents of Calexico and surrounding areas visited Gran Plaza to enjoy the Art Walk on the Border and also to enjoy the fireworks celebration before the 4th of July. The Art Walk on the Border was created by Roxanna Pacheco as a …
May, 2017
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16 May
SOCIAL AND GENDER VIOLENCE PREVENTION MURAL WAS INAUGURATED
Mexicali.- With the aim of preventing social and gender violence within the framework of the SAFE CITIES FOR WOMEN program, this morning the non-profit association “Diverse People” had the ribbon cutting of the first mural under this concept: “Without Violence”, in Mexicali. Mural elaborated by the recognized Cachanilla plastic artist …