El Callao Carnival
Festival of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Corpus Christi Devil Dancing, San Francisco de Yare
Virgin of Coromoto Festival
Festival of San Juan
Carúpano Carnival
Semana Santa
La Chinita Fair
San Benito Festival
Día de Los Inocentes, “Innocent’s Day”
Maracaibo, Venezuela's bustling capital, goes all out to celebrate Feria de la Chinita. This Venezuelan holiday and festival commemorate the Virgin of Chiquinquirá's carnival day. The 10-day event is led by a gorgeously costumed festival queen. Parades, music, games, and folklore legends are also featured. A well-known Gala of Beauty is conducted, which is a beauty pageant that attracts a large number of local contestants.
Takes place: November
El Callao Carnival Festival of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Corpus Christi Devil Dancing, San Francisco de Yare Virgin of Coromoto Festival Festival of San Juan Carúpano Carnival Semana Santa La Chinita Fair San Benito Festival Día de Los Inocentes, “Innocent’s Day”