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Mazatlan is a destination for many local and international events. Many of them take place in the renown Malecon, which is a 4.2 mile boardwalk stretching along the famous beaches of Playa Norte an Olas Altas. Some of the most noteworthy Mazatlan events include:
Carnaval - It takes place around February/March and it is world's 3rd largest carnaval. The event lasts for 5 days and features street performances and parties with live music and splendid Mexican food during the days and nights. You can find more information about this event on www.carnavalmazatlan.net.
Semana Santa - It is a Holy Week celebration and it traditionally attracts people from all over Mexico and from abroad. This event is like a mini carnaval and features multiple parties and street performances organzied in the Malecon.
Motorcycle Week - It is an international event that attracts motorycles from around the world. The motorcycle parade organized on the Malecon is the culminating point of the event and it attracts hundreds of bikers and thousands of spectators.You can find more information about this event at www.motoclubmazatlan.com/
Sinaloa Festival of Arts - it is a month-long festival organized in cooperation with the reknown Angela Peralta Theatre and it features theatre, ballet, opera and other types of performances. Seasonal tickets are available.
Mazatlan marathon - It is an international marathon that is organized yearly in early December. You can find out more about this event at www.maraton.org.
Vivakooltura - classes for amateurs of photography, who would like to learn, how to enhance their digital images. Kym Hoffschildt will help you master the ways of using Photo Shop software that will boost your artistic talents. www.vivakooltura.blogspot.com/
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