Feria Patronal Choloma

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Carnival & ParadeCholoma
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe greased pole and greased pig
Language["es"]Currency: HNL
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Feria Patronal Choloma in Choloma

Choloma's patronal fair honors the Virgin of Lourdes from February 11 through a February 25 closing parade, featuring an alborada, mojigangas, and gunpowder-burning displays alongside greased pole and greased pig competitions. As one of Honduras's fastest-growing industrial cities near San Pedro Sula, Choloma's fair draws a demographic shaped by migration from across the country.

Choloma's patronal fair centers on the Virgin of Lourdes, running from February 11 through a closing parade on February 25, a two-week span that gives this industrial city near San Pedro Sula one of the longer fair calendars among Cortes department's municipalities.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The greased pole and greased pig competitions stand out as Choloma's signature physical contests, drawing particular local attention during the fair's peak days as genuine spectator sport

02

The mystery stays covered

Mojigangas, giant costumed puppet figures paraded through the streets, add a visual element distinct from the more standard floats and marching bands found at many other Honduran patronal fairs, giving Choloma's two-week celebration a specific local texture

03

The city starts moving

The city's population, now exceeding 275,000 after three decades of maquila-driven growth since the 1990 opening of the ZIP Choloma free trade zone, gives its fair a scale unusual for a patronal celebration, closer to a mid-sized city's civic calendar than a small town's saint-day observance

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

giant costumed puppet figures

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and the greased pole and greased pig competitions are documented

The sacred route

Living ritual

distinctive recurring elements of Choloma's fair

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Expect street closures, dense pedestrian flow, and slow exits. Comfortable shoes are essential.

What to wear

Casual clothing suits the street-level competitions and parades that define most of the fair's programming.

Safety

For Feria Patronal Choloma, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Choloma you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

["es"] · HNL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.61 N, 87.95 WOpen in Google Maps

Choloma, Cortes, Honduras

Nearest airportSAP — Ramón Villeda Morales
TransportExpect street closures, dense pedestrian flow, and slow exits. Comfortable shoes are essential.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Choloma you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Choloma via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Choloma, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suits the street-level competitions and parades that define most of the fair's programming.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Honduras and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Feria Patronal Choloma?

Feria Patronal Choloma is listed for Past edition: 11 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feria Patronal Choloma take place?

The festival is listed in Choloma, Honduras. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Choloma, Cortes, Honduras

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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