Destination Weddings in Mexico: Vibrant Callejoneadas & Calendas

Many couples choose Mexico for their destination weddings because of our legendary celebrations. Authentic callejoneadas and calendas—processions with live music, traditional dances, and tequila—transform your wedding into an unforgettable fiesta as you stroll through picturesque streets with your guests.

What Are Callejoneadas & Calendas?

• Callejoneadas: Festive street processions led by a brass band, where guests parade through narrow alleys celebrating with song and dance.
• Calendas: Colorful pageants featuring dancers in traditional costumes, folkloric music, and stops for tequila toasts.

Why Include These Traditions in Your Wedding?

• Engaging Experience: Encourages guests to participate and creates candid, joyous moments.
• Cultural Flair: Showcases Mexico’s rich heritage and adds authenticity to your celebration.
• Memorable Photos: The dynamic movement and vibrant colors make for stunning wedding imagery.

How to Plan Your Callejoneada or Calenda

• Hire a local brass band and traditional dancers familiar with wedding processions.
• Map a scenic route through historic streets or your venue’s grounds.
• Schedule tequila tasting stops for toasts and brief rests.
• Coordinate with your photographer and videographer to capture every lively moment.

By weaving callejoneadas and calendas into your wedding day, you’ll give your guests an immersive, festive experience that echoes long after the final toast.

For many people these giant puppets are both to attract good luck and to ward off bad vibes; nowadays, these figures appear at parties, weddings, religious events and parades.

Sometimes it is held the day before the wedding as a welcome party, and other times it is held the wedding day after the ceremony as a way to move to the reception. If you have the opportunity to live the experience with your friends and family, do it, it’s a lot of fun.