The most important New Year's Eve party in the Pacific
Each year’s end, the sea becomes the witness to one of the most anticipated moments for local families: Manzanillo Se Ilumina. An event that brings us together year after year to say goodbye to the calendar with music, joy, and that special excitement you only feel when a new chapter begins.
It’s not just a show; it’s a tradition lived right by the sea.
The celebration stretches along Bahía de Manzanillo and Bahía de Santiago, turning the coastline into one grand gathering place. From early on, families, groups of friends, and couples come together to claim their spot and enjoy the full experience.
The ocean breeze, the sound of the waves, and the energy of the crowd create the perfect setting to close out the year.
The event features two main stages:
📍 One in downtown Manzanillo
📍 Another beside Plaza Punto Bahía
On both stages, guest artists set the rhythm for the night. Live music, a family-friendly atmosphere, and songs that everyone ends up singing along to just before the clock strikes midnight.
Beyond the concerts, the event includes food and cultural corridors where you can enjoy local bites, culinary options for every taste, and artistic expressions that reflect the identity of the port.
It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while celebrating.
When the countdown begins, the entire bay comes together. First, a drone show lights up the sky with figures and messages welcoming the new year, followed by fireworks reflected over the sea, creating a postcard-worthy scene that stays in your memory.
It’s a moment shared with hugs, good wishes, and promises waiting to be fulfilled.
Manzanillo Se Ilumina is an event for everyone: for visitors looking to experience something authentic, and for those who live here and know that welcoming the New Year by the sea is one of the most special ways to begin.
Because in Manzanillo, the year doesn’t just change…
it lights up.
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