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 August 15 -  Catl events in Guatemala

Ministry of Culture and Sports (website)

Take a virtual tour of some of the highlights of Guatemala

August 15 - Assumption of Mary - A Catholic holiday that has become a tradition. Mary is the patron Saint of Guatemala City. The official name of the city is Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción. Lots of closures in Guatemala City not necessary the entire country.

September 15 - Guatemala Independence Day - There will be groups of people running through the streets with their Independence Torch and flags. Impromptu parades with lanes of traffic in the streets blocked off to allow the community groups get together and safely run through town wearing mostly white and light blue clothing for the colors of the flag typically originating from the Plaza Obelisco. Lots of vendors on the streets will be selling flags the month of September in preparation for the holiday.

October 20 - Viva Revolution - celebration in the historical zone 1 and bank/government holiday on the first Monday

Labor Day - May 1 (official public holiday). No traffic. INFO

Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores home of the Guatemala national football team (ESPN schedule) (official website) (tickets)

-watch the Guatemalan National Football League officially known as the Liga Guate Banrural

Estadio Cementos Progreso or Estadio La Pedrera -home of the Comunicaciones

Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera or Estadio El Trébol -home of the Municipal