Next week’s kickoff of festivities in honor of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Ajijic’s spiritual patron, marks the beginning of an extended celebration that runs through the end of the month.

Platoons of local students, athletes and Charro equestrians will take over the main streets of Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec on the morning of Monday, November 18 for action-packed parades commemorating the anniversary of the 1910 outbreak of the Mexican Revolution.

The 14th edition of Thrill the World Ajijic, held October 26 at the waterfront Malecón, brought out dozens of zombies, witches and warlocks and a large audience for this year’s ghoulish charity fun-raiser benefiting Rotary Club of Ajijic. 

Veterans organizations in the Lakeside area gathered on Monday, November 11, to pay tribute to members of the armed forces who lost their lives in combat.

“It’s pitiful and a dangerous situation for Mexico,” said lakeside resident Jayne Morton, reacting to Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States.

Chapala has been selected to host the closing event of the statewide 4th International Chile en Nogada Festival, scheduled for Saturday, November 9, at the scenic waterfront Malecón.