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Municipal authorities have announced the official schedule of activities commemorating Puerto Vallarta’s anniversaries. On May 31, 2026, the city will celebrate 108 years as a municipality and 58 years as a city. The government has unveiled an event agenda running from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, with El Malecón and Los Arcos serving as the main venues.
During a press conference held in the City Hall’s Council Chambers (Salón de Cabildos), several officials invited locals and visitors alike to attend the festivities and celebrate Puerto Vallarta’s history and identity. The panel included:
- Laurel Carrillo, Culture Councilwoman
- José Juan Velázquez, Municipal Government Secretary
- Juan Pablo Martínez, Prosperity and Economic Development Manager
- Alejandra Cornejo, Director of Economic Development and Tourism
- Ricardo Josué Martínez, Director of the Vallartan Institute of Culture (Instituto Vallartense de Cultura)
- Hilario Félix Santiago, Commander of Air Base Group No. 6 in Puerto Vallarta
- Zaira Castillón Rosales, Director of DIF Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Anniversary Program
Celebrating 108 years as a municipality and 58 years as a city.
Thursday, May 28
8:30 am – 1:00 pm | “Static aircraft display by the Águilas Aztecas (Aztec Eagles) squadron and their crews” Location: Puerto Vallarta’s 41st Military Zone (next to the airport)
Friday, May 29
- 8:00 am | “Archivo y Memoria” (Archive and Memory) Exhibition Location: Patio de Presidencia (City Hall Courtyard)
- 5:00 pm | Swearing-in Ceremony of the “Consejo Regional de Occidente” (Western Regional Council) Location: Patio de Presidencia (City Hall Courtyard)
- 6:00 pm | “Archivo y Memoria” (Archive and Memory) Lecture Location: Patio de Presidencia (City Hall Courtyard)
Saturday, May 30
- 6:00 pm | Cuauhtémoc Folkloric Ballet Location: Arcos del Malecón (Malecón Arches)
- 7:00 pm | PV School Orchestra Location: Faro Matamoros with projection on Faro del Malecón (Matamoros Lighthouse with projection on the Malecón Lighthouse)
- 7:00 pm | VallArte Studio Classical Ballet Location: Arcos del Malecón (Malecón Arches)
- 8:30 pm | DJ Jovana Dávalos Location: Faro Matamoros with projection on Faro del Malecón (Matamoros Lighthouse with projection on the Malecón Lighthouse)
Sunday, May 31
- 7:00 am | Children’s Race Location: Estadio Agustín Flores Contreras (Agustín Flores Contreras Stadium)
- 3:00 pm | Official Protocolary Ceremony with Flag Honors Location: Arcos del Malecón (Malecón Arches)
- 3:10 pm | Regional Military Band accompanied by Folkloric Ballet Location: Letras del Malecón (Malecón Letters)
- 4:00 pm | Solemn Session Location: Arcos del Malecón (Malecón Arches)
- 5:30 pm | “Águilas Aztecas” (Aztec Eagles) Mexican Air Force Aerobatic Squadron Show Location: Letras del Malecón (Malecón Letters)
- 6:30 pm | Vallarta Awards Delivery Ceremony Location: Letras del Malecón (Malecón Letters)
- 6:35 pm | National Anthem Location: Letras del Malecón (Malecón Letters)
- 6:45 pm | Cake Cutting & Sharing Location: Plaza de Armas
- 7:00 pm | Children’s Mariachi from Tecolotlán Location: Escenario Principal (Main Stage)
- 8:00 pm | Grupo Caché (Musical Group) Location: Escenario Principal (Main Stage)
- 9:30 pm | Grupo Farra (Musical Group) Location: Escenario Principal (Main Stage)
- 11:00 pm | Countdown to the Fireworks Location: Escenario Principal (Main Stage)
- 11:05 pm | Fireworks Show
- 11:20 pm | Grupo Farra (Musical Group) Location: Escenario Principal (Main Stage)
- 12:30 am | Surprise Artist Location: Escenario Principal (Main Stage)
Important Event Information
All activities are free of charge, except for the Children’s Race (Carrera de la Niñez), which has a registration fee of 340 pesos (race kit and medals included) as it is a charity sports event. All proceeds will go toward remodeling and equipping the DIF facilities dedicated to treating patients with autism and neurodivergence.
Local authorities announced that on Sunday, May 31—the official anniversary day—an attendance of around 10,000 people is expected. To ensure pedestrian safety and ease of access to the events along El Malecón, Morelos Street will be closed starting from its intersection with Corona Street. This includes access to the main stage, which will be set up next to the Matamoros Lighthouse.
Among the events, a key highlight is the 2026 Vallarta Award presentation ceremony on Sunday, May 31. This is the highest honor and official recognition granted by the Puerto Vallarta City Council to individuals for their contributions to social work, lifelong achievement, as well as athletic, cultural, and scientific merit.
For more information regarding the Puerto Vallarta Anniversary program, please visit the Municipal Government’s official Facebook page.
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