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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Cozumel
Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral
26 April – 3 May 2026
2026
26 April – 3 May 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Cozumel
What it is
Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral explained
The island's founding village keeps a nine-day fair around a wooden cross saved from the 1848 Caste War: bull-riding, jarana contests, prayer vigils and the Pig's Head Dance.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Cozumel tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral, explained
What is Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral?
The island's founding village keeps a nine-day fair around a wooden cross saved from the 1848 Caste War: bull-riding, jarana contests, prayer vigils and the Pig's Head Dance. It's a historic event held in Cozumel.
When is Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral in 2026?
Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral runs 26 April – 3 May 2026 in Cozumel. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Fiesta de Santa Cruz & El Cedral?
Book a room in Cozumel itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Cozumel also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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