Sunday, April 13, one of Mexico’s most charming religious observations, Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday), offers folk artisans an opportunity to demonstrate their skills at fashioning intricate palm-frond designs commemorating Christ’s entry into Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago.  

The 25th edition of the Copa Agua Alta de Polo, one of Mexico’s premier polo competitions, will be hosted by the Careyes Polo Club during Semana Santa (April 11-19).

The Sayula Baloon Festival (Festival del Globo) will take place in this Jalisco “Magic Town” on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19. Last year’s inaugural edition featured balloon rides, live music, food and drink vendors, and camping areas.

A new immersive Alice in Wonderland experience opens at the Palcco (Palacio de la Cultura y los Congresos) events center in Zapopan on April 11.

Junk food ban in effect

The nationwide ban on selling junk food in and around elementary schools came into force last week.

The Jalisco government’s “3x1 Package” offers owners of state-licensed cars a one-time payment option of 900 pesos for annual vehicle registration (refrendo), license plate replacement (applicable to 70 percent of the state’s vehicle fleet), and the annual emissions inspection, known as Verificación Responsable (see refrendo.jalisco.gob.mx).