The Guadalajara Mariachi Festival truly lives up to its name as an international celebration of the genre.
Taking part in last Sunday’s parade on Avendia Chapultepec were bands from California and Bolivia. There was even a U.S. marching mariachi band
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Mariachi recitals: Plaza Galerías, 5:30 p.m.; Plaza Patria, 5:30 p.m.; Plaza Andares, 6 p.m.; Plaza del Sol, 6:30 p.m. Free
Verbena Popular: Glorieta Chapalita, 5:30 p.m. Free
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Guinness Record attempt sees 250 jimadores (agave harvesters) working simultaneously, Minerva Glorieta, noon.
Mariachi Mass: Zapopan Basilica, noon
Mariachi recitals: Plaza Galerías, 5:30 p.m.; Plaza Patria, 5:30 p.m.; Plaza Andares, 6 p.m. Free
Closing gala concert: Major bands, Plaza Juan Pablo II in Zapopan (facing Basilica), 7:30 p.m. Free