Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on the 12th of December.
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated in parishes and neighborhoods throughout the country of Mexico, with Masses, dancing, and celebration.
The biggest celebration takes place at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, a site said to be visited by 20 million pilgrims a year. During her feast and the week leading up to it, streets are closed to vehicles for a wide distance around the huge shrine property, and pilgrims stream into the site. At night they camp out in streets and parks, even in the rear of the basilica’s plaza.
