On June 1st, authorities from the naval sector along with municipal and state officials, students, and the public in general, gathered on Malecón Fundadores to remember those who died in defense of Mexico at the Veracruz port in 1917 and to pay homage to the “men of the sea” that have lost their lives to […]
The program for this year’s Marina Fest was recently announced, with activities to last from May 27th – June 5th. The traditional event, which is part of Puerto Peñasco’s history and in 1996 was picked up by the Professional Business Women’s Association to help with scholarship fundraising goals, has been joined this year by the […]
Puerto Peñasco celebrated the 73rd anniversary of Día de la Marina, paying homage to those of the sea with floral wreaths in the water and at foot of monument to Shrimp fishermen on the malecón. Navy personnel, city officials, and students gathered on the malecón this morning to pay homage to Mexican marines who have […]
As is tradition in this port, celebrations to honor those of the sea will be held on June 1st, Día de la Marina. The festivities commemorate the historic efforts and struggle of Mexican naval crews in defending the country, while also honoring local fishermen who risk their lives at sea to earn a living. This […]
El 1° de junio, Puerto Peñasco celebró la 72ª Día Nacional de la Marina para honrar los miembros de la Armada de México , así como la vida, el trabajo y sacrificio de los pescadores locales. La ceremonia de la mañana se llevó a cabo en Plaza Gobernadores en el Malecón y contó con la […]
On June 1st, Puerto Peñasco celebrated the 72nd National Marine Day honoring members of Mexico’s Navy as well as the lives, work, and sacrifice of local fishermen. The morning ceremony held at Plaza Gobernadores in the Old Port included the presence of Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta and First Lady DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, […]
[reprinted from 2013] As a port city, and proudly having this fact as part of its name, Puerto Peñasco dearly embraces this special date: el Día de la Marina, or Marine (Naval) Day. This is celebrated with the popular Fiesta de la Marina (now named Marina Fest), crowning of a Queen from among various candidates, civic […]
Anuncian programa del “Marina Fest” el cual se llevara a cabo del 23 de mayo al 01 de junio organizado por la Asociación de Mujeres Profesionistas y de Negocios. El Día de la Marina será festejado con la vigésima edición de este tradicional festival en la que habrá presentaciones musicales de diversos géneros, atracciones mecánicas, […]
The yearly Marina Fest in Puerto Peñasco, organized by the Business and Professional Women’s Club will take place from May 23 – June 1st. Celebrations leading up to the traditional Día de la Marina (June 1st) will begin on Friday, May 23rd, with the 20th annual Marina Fest. The Fest is to include musical presentations, […]
On Saturday, June 1st, 2013 Mayor Prof. Gerardo Figueroa along with State Secretary of Public Safety Ernesto Munro Palacio, the city’s port captain, and City and Naval officials took part in commemorating Dia de la Marina honoring the Mexican Navy and those who have fallen at sea.
Press Release During a recent press conference, plans for Puerto Peñasco’s traditional Marina Fest 2013 were made known. The Fest, which will take place from May 24th to June 2nd, is organized by the Business and Professional Women’s Club in coordination with the administration of Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta. Aleyda Grijalva Ibarra, President of the […]
It’s June! As we round the corner now into summer, this weekend’s note is actually going to be a brief Summer Rundown. Is that because it’s a slower season? By no means! In fact, in recent years the summers have begun to represent a high-season for area hotels, resorts, and rentals with more and more […]
The Professional and Business Women’s club of Puerto Peñasco has organized the 2012 Marina Fest (in honor of Marine Day June 1st), which will run Friday 5/25 through June 3rd at the event center El Chamizal. Gates will open on Friday at 7 p.m., and from 7 – 9 entrance will be free. After 9 p.m. […]
