Las Mañanitas (celebration)

It consists of a pre-dawn popular religious procession, followed by a Catholic Mass, and a breakfast for attendees hosted by the municipal government.

[2] Widely covered by the press, the annual event is attended by over 10,000 people, including religious and political leaders and the general public.

[3] Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 feast was modified in line with safety protocols: the public procession was cancelled, the day’s solemn Mass was broadcast on live television, and people were required to celebrate within their homes.

[6] During the celebration participants and attendees join in singing together the traditional Las Mañanitas song while Mexican mariachis provide the background music.

Marathon runners get an early start (5am) and complete their run just after the Catholic Mass has ended and while the public municipal city breakfast is taking place.