Puerto Vallarta Set to Celebrate 105th Anniversary as Municipality and 55th as a City with Grand Festivities

PUERTO VALLARTA – The coastal paradise of Puerto Vallarta is poised to celebrate two landmark anniversaries: the 105th anniversary of its recognition as a municipality and the 55th anniversary of its elevation to city status, with a grand commemoration on May 31, 2023.

The celebrations have been meticulously planned by the municipal government led by Professor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez, with assistance from several organizations including the Vallartense Institute of Culture (IVC), SEAPAL and Municipal Tourism, in collaboration with the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust.

The double anniversary celebration is set to kick-off at 5:00 PM at the iconic Arcos del Malecón. The inaugural performance will feature the winner of the ‘Impulso Musical’ contest organized by the IVC, Jessi del Carmen Valente Flores, who will showcase the impressive local talent of Puerto Vallarta.

An hour later, the Solemn Town Hall Session is scheduled to begin, led by Professor Michel and the municipal government authorities. In this session, the Puerto Vallarta 2023 award, the highest honor bestowed by the Vallartense people on individuals who have significantly contributed to the city and its people, will be presented across different categories.

At 8:00 PM, attendees can expect a touch of traditional celebrations as the anniversary cake will be shared and local anthems sung at the Arch of the boardwalk. Immediately after, the Municipal Folkloric Group ‘Xiutla’ will perform, promising to infuse the evening with color, tradition, and joy.

The celebration continues with more performances, with the Nahuales Show group taking the stage at 9:30 PM, followed by the Zafiro Group at 10:30 PM. A touch of regional flavor will be added to the festivities at 11:00 PM, when Angélica and Manuel Vargas will perform accompanied by mariachi.

The climax of the evening will come at 11:45 PM with a magnificent pyromusical show lighting up the bay. The grand finale at midnight promises a spectacle with a surprise artist performance, serving as the perfect culmination of the night’s celebrations.

The festivities for the May 2023 double anniversary event not only promise to be a jubilant celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant history and culture but also a display of its flourishing local talent, tradition, and community spirit.

PUERTO VALLARTA - The coastal paradise of Puerto Vallarta is poised to celebrate two landmark anniversaries: the 105th anniversary of its recognition as a municipality and the 55th anniversary of its elevation to city status, with a grand commemoration on May 31, 2023.

The celebrations have been meticulously planned by the municipal government led by Professor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez, with assistance from several organizations including the Vallartense Institute of Culture (IVC), SEAPAL and Municipal Tourism, in collaboration with the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust.

The double anniversary celebration is set to kick-off at 5:00 PM at the iconic Arcos del Malecón. The inaugural performance will feature the winner of the 'Impulso Musical' contest organized by the IVC, Jessi del Carmen Valente Flores, who will showcase the impressive local talent of Puerto Vallarta.

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