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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Y. Mara Teresa Hernndez and Eduardo Verdugo

Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day

Mexico St. Mark Feast - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

There’s a corner in central Mexico where much revolves around a revered saint. The neighborhood’s name? Saint Mark's. The name of the local Catholic church? You guessed it, St. Mark's.

It's no wonder then that the area's most renowned event is the Fair of Saint Mark — a monthlong celebration that starts every year in mid-April, attracting tourists for its bullfighting and musical events.

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