Cabo San Lucas will host the “El Marino y el Pescador” festival on June 13 at Plaza Amelia Wilkes Ceseña, starting at 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the city’s deep roots in fishing and maritime culture.
The festival, organized by the Los Cabos municipal government, features a recycled-materials costume contest for elementary school students in grades four through six. Children are invited to dress as sea creatures, sailors, or marine life characters using costumes built from recycled materials.
A Nod to Cabo’s Fishing Town Origins
The event ties into a tradition of honoring the fishermen and sailors who built Cabo San Lucas long before it became a resort destination. Mexico celebrates Día de la Marina on June 1 each year, and the “El Marino y el Pescador” festival extends that spirit into mid-June with a local, community-driven celebration.
Plaza Amelia Wilkes Ceseña sits in downtown Cabo San Lucas and serves as a common gathering spot for civic and cultural events. The plaza is easy to reach on foot from most downtown hotels and restaurants.
Costume Contest and Ocean Conservation
The costume contest is designed to promote environmental awareness among children. By requiring recycled materials, organizers aim to connect ocean conservation with hands-on creativity. Students who want to participate can contact the Cabo San Lucas Education Coordination office at (624) 105-0946 for contest rules and registration details.
Activities at the festival are open to all ages, not just contest participants. The event is free of charge, and no tickets or reservations are required.
This story was first reported by the Los Cabos municipal government at loscabos.gob.mx.