In 2024, Puerto Vallarta celebrates 106 years as a Municipality and 56 as a City.
On May 31, 1918, the Jalisco State Congress issued the decree that raised the then Las Peñas county to the category of municipality, changing its name to Puerto Vallarta.
50 years later, once the destination had a great infrastructure and air and land connection, it received the name of City of Puerto Vallarta.
To commemorate these historic events, iconic venues such as the Los Arcos del Malecón Amphitheater, the Main Square and the Malecón Lighthouse Esplanade will host a series of free events on May 30-31, including a live jazz festival and commemorative parade.
The celebration usually concludes with a large anniversary cake and a fireworks display.