What’s happening in PV today?

Today’s verified public lineup is compact, with a civic parade, free community services, dancing and live entertainment.

• Día del Charro Parade — Malecón; begins at Calle Ignacio L. Vallarta, Centro, and proceeds north toward Avenida México. 10:00 a.m.; free.
• Free HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C Testing — Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, Morelos 101, Local 3B, Centro. 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; free, no appointment required.
• Free Salsa Lessons — Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, Morelos 101, Local 3B, Centro. 6:30–8:00 p.m.; free, with donations welcome.
• Monday Musical Mash-Up: Piano Bar and Open Mic — Maestro’s Piano Bar at ACT2PV Theater, Basilio Badillo 339 at Insurgentes, Emiliano Zapata. 7:00 p.m.; no cover, with a suggested two-drink or 200-peso purchase.

Additional verified listings can be checked in the VallartaDaily events calendar.

Beach flag or ocean warning today?

The most recent municipal flags and today’s long-period swell favor cautious beach use, particularly around river mouths.

• Latest flag status: Red and purple were posted at the Río Cuale mouth, Playa Holly near the Río Pitillal and Marina Vallarta. Yellow was reported at Palmares, Los Muertos, Burros, Camarones, Malecón and Playa de Oro. Stay out of the water at red-and-purple locations.
• Ocean conditions: SMN forecasts 1–2-meter mar de fondo along the Jalisco coast. As an inference from that forecast, stronger shore break and rip currents are possible even where the surface appears manageable.
• Runoff concern: Avoid swimming beside the Cuale and Pitillal river mouths, especially after rain or wherever the water becomes brown, foamy, odorous or debris-filled.
• Wildlife alert: An apparently injured sea lion was reported near Secrets. Remain at least 20 meters away, keep pets back and call 911 if it is sighted.
• Best beach window: Approximately 7:00–10:00 a.m. offers the better weather window for walking and shore activities. Swimming should still depend on the posted lifeguard flag; avoid the flagged river-mouth and Marina locations.
• Port and excursions: No major Puerto Vallarta port closure is reported this morning. Conditions can change quickly, so passengers on small boats, fishing trips or coastal tours should reconfirm departure status with their operator.

Airport/travel update today?

Puerto Vallarta International Airport begins Monday without a major operational disruption, although afternoon storms could produce isolated delays.

• Scheduled volume: The public schedule lists approximately 37 arriving and 38 departing commercial flights today, counting each operating flight once rather than duplicating codeshares.
• Cancellations and delays: No airport-wide closure or broad cancellation pattern is visible this morning; the current airport delay indicator is rated very low. Individual flight status can still change.
• Weather impact: The airport forecast allows cumulonimbus development by early afternoon and temporary thunderstorms, rain, lower visibility and gusty winds roughly between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Spot arrival or departure delays are possible.
• Ground transportation: The airport remains accessible, but travelers moving between the airport and Centro should allow extra time because downtown bus diversions and street controls begin after 8:00 a.m.
• Traveler action: Check directly with the airline before leaving for the terminal; GAP notes that its flight board is informational and airline confirmation remains authoritative.