ISLA MUJERES, MEXICO (MMD Newswire) June 14, 2012 -- Parades, Caribbean dances and "swim with whale shark" excursions are on the agenda for the Fifth Annual Whale Shark Festival©, a community extravaganza that showcases the achievements, traditions and environmental splendor of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Ecotourism travel agency Ceviche Tours and the Isla Mujeres Department of Tourism have announced the schedule for the Festival, to be held June 21-24, 2012 in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The Festival is an effort to raise awareness for the need to preserve the area's marine ecosystem. A portion of the Festival proceeds will be donated to environmental not-for-profit organizations.
Environmentally focused activities for kids will be offered through Festival sponsor Amigos de Isla Contoy, A.C., who will feature a life-size exhibition of paper-mache whale sharks, manta rays, stingrays, dolphins, green turtles, brown pelicans and other marine wildlife.
Swim with Whale Sharks
Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico is an unforgettable experience. Excursions can be made through Ceviche Tours (www.cevichetours.com).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JUNE 18
6:00pm -- Inauguration of the Mobile Photo Exhibition, Malecon Bahia
JUNE 19-20
9:00am-3:00pm -- Environmental Education Workshops by Amigos de Isla Contoy, Domo Verde
JUNE 21
9:00am-3:00pm -- Environmental Education Workshops by Amigos de Isla Contoy, Hacienda Mundaca
JUNE 22
9:00am-3:00pm -- Environmental Education Workshops by Amigos de Isla Contoy, Hacienda Mundaca
7:00pm -- Fantasy Sea Parade in Hildago Square, Kermesse in Main Square
8:00pm -- Inauguration of the 5th Annual Whale Shark Festival, Main Square
8:15pm-9:00pm -- Costume Contest (Theme: "Sea Life" - Kindergarten Age Group), Main Square
9:00pm -- History of the Whale Shark, Main Square
9:30pm -- Music Presentation, Main Square
JUNE 23
7:00am -- Swim Across Cancun to Isla Mujeres "Nado por la Libre," Beach Club "El Pescador"
7:45pm -- Kermesse, Main Square
8:00pm -- Dance Contest, Explanada Municipal
9:15pm -- Dance Contest Awards Ceremony, Main Square
9:30pm -- Music Presentation, Main Square
JUNE 24
8:00am -- Sand Sculpture Competition, Posada del Mar Beach
9:00am-12:00pm -- Sports Activities, Posada del Mar Beach
8:00pm -- Kermesse, Main Square
8:15pm -- Video: "Whale Shark," Main Square
For more information visit www.WhaleSharkFest.com.
For a complete listing of Whale Shark Festival activities and for more information, visit www.whalesharkfest.com or www.cevichetours.com.
About the Whale Shark Festival©
The Whale Shark Festival© is a community extravaganza that showcases the achievements, the traditions and the environmental splendor of Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is an effort to raise awareness for the need to preserve the area's marine ecosystem. For more information visit www.WhaleSharkFest.com.
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