Spring Break

Do you need another Spring Break? If so, then, the perfect destination to go to is Jerez, Zacatecas. In Jerez, Zacatecas, you will have the opportunity to enjoy their Feria de la Primavera (Spring Fair). This year the festivities will start on April 23 and last until May 2, 2011, so you can have plenty of time to see and experience the customs and traditions of the Jerez community. For each and every day of the fair, there are plenty of activities to do.

One of the highlights of the fair is their Sabado de Gloria celebration (Holy Saturday). Holy Saturday is a religious day in which Catholics prepare for Easter Sunday, thus ending the lent season. Some of the traditions that this day include are the burning of Judas, which signifies the burning of the evil. Another common tradition is to throw water at each other, signifying the starting of a new spirit and cleansing the soul from evil. However, in this fair instead of using water, the community uses beer. So be prepared for a beer rain!

At the fair, the charros (Mexican Traditional Horsemen) parade around the streets of Jerez with their dancing horses. The charros also perform some other type of equestrian activities at the local arena. Moreover, through out the day and all around the plaza, there are many local regional bands playing. If you want to contract the band for an hour or more they'll gladly play all the songs you wish to hear for a negotiable amount of money. The night ends with the traditional dance, where regional bands such as La Autentica Banda Jerez, La Numero Uno Banda Jerez and many other local bands play until 3 a.m.