Corozal.com

Good morning afternoon evening night and welcome to the premier website for the people, culture, history, attractions, schools, and other things in the Corozal District of Belize.

Note: Corozal.com is in its 24th year of service to Corozal. Also see our directory data on our sister site Corozal.bz

Also see Recent News at bottom of page.

NEW! We have started a page with information for Corozaleños to avoid or cope with the Coronavirus COVID-19. See the latest Statutory Instrument SI-74.

Check the planned page for events planned after the calendars below.

Event planners: please let us know as soon as you have planned your event.

Upcoming Events in Corozal

For the vaccinations listed in the Calendar, all persons 18 or older bring Social Security or other ID. Source for this information is Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II and contact with health officials. Please inform us at of any errors or changes.

Wednesday, September 1st, Chunox

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Chunox Village. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Wednesday, September 1st, Sarteneja/Chunox

COVID-19 Vaccinations (Pfizer) are scheduled for 9am-noon at Sarteneja Baptist High School and at St Viator Vocational High School. Vaccinations for those ages 12-17. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Thursday, September 2nd, Patchakan/Chan Chen

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm at Patchakan Village and at Chan Chen Village. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Thursday, September 2nd, Caledonia/San Narciso

COVID-19 Vaccinations (Pfizer) are scheduled for 9am-11am at Caledonia RC School and at San Narciso RC School. Vaccinations for those ages 12-17. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Thursday, September 2nd, Buena Vista/Louisville

COVID-19 Vaccinations (Pfizer) are scheduled for 1pm-3pm at Buena Vista RC School and at Louisville RC School. Vaccinations for those ages 12-17. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Friday, September 3rd, Corozal Civic

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm at the Corozal Civic Center. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Friday, September 3rd, San Victor/Sta Clara/SDA

COVID-19 Vaccinations (Pfizer) are scheduled for 9am-11am at San Victor RC School, Sta Clara/San Roman RC, Sta Clara SDA. Vaccinations for those ages 12-17. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Friday, September 3rd, San Pedro/Cristo Rey/Presby

COVID-19 Vaccinations (Pfizer) are scheduled for 1pm-3pm at San Pedro Govt, Cristo Rey RC, Presby Day School. Vaccinations for those ages 12-17. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Saturday, September 4th, Corozal Round

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm at the Corozal Round House. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Saturday, September 4th, BDA Office, 27 7th Ave, Corozal Town

BBQ & Raffle Fundraiser to benefit the BDA, on Saturday, September 4th with pickup from 11:30am. $10 per plate, including a chance to win $100 towards your electricity bill. See Belize Diabetes Association Czl.

Thursday, September 9th, San Narciso

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in San Narciso. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Friday, September 10th

St George’s Caye Day is the anniversary of the end of the battle from 3rd to 10th September 1798, when Spaniards from Mexico attempted to assert their claims over present-day Belize. They were repelled by a small force of woodcutters called Baymen, assisted by black slaves. After this the Spaniards never again attempted to take Belize. Sources: St George’s Caye Day and Wikipedia

Wednesday, September 15th, Sarteneja

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Sarteneja. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Thursday, September 16th, San Narciso

Friday, September 17th, Corozal Town

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm at the Civic Center. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Saturday, September 18th, Corozal Town

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm at the Round House. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Saturday, September 18th, Live Online

Live Online Belize @ 40 Virtual Concert, live online from Corozal Town Council and other FB pages. For more info, click on the image and/or check the Town Council FB page at CTC Facebook page..

Monday, September 20th, Louisville

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Louisville. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Monday, September 20th, 5:54pm

Full Moon is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun’s rays and it can be bright enough to light up the night. The time given is when the Sun and Moon are exactly on the opposite sides of the Earth, but the Moon will look full about a day before and a day after that time. Source: Moon Phases

Monday, September 20th, Corozal Virtual Carnival

Corozal Virtual Carnival beginning 2pm (changed from the original). Click on the image for more info, or visit this Facebook page..

Tuesday, September 21st

Independence Day, Public & Banking Holiday commemorates September 21st 1981 when Belize was granted independence from Great Britain. Corozal Town Council presents a live broadcast of their virtual ceremony at 10am. Source: Town Council

Wednesday, September 22nd, Caledonia

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Caledonia. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Wednesday, September 22nd, Copper Bank

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Copper Bank. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Wednesday, September 22nd, 1:21pm

Autumn Begins in Belize at 1:21pm, at the Autumnal Equinox, when the days and nights are nearly the same length. The equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator. Source: Autumnal/Spring Equinox.

Friday, September 24th, Corozal Town

Monday, September 27th, San Narciso

Tuesday, September 28th, Xaibe

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Xaibe. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

Thursday, September 30th, Concepcion

COVID-19 Vaccinations are scheduled for 9am-2pm in Concepcion. Vaccinations for all those age 18 and up. See Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II or contact local sources for updated or additional info.

News and Memories of Corozal

Opening of Maximum Water Park

On Saturday, 3rd April 2021, in Rainbow Town, Corozal Town, the Maximum Water Park opened. This unique facility promises to attract Corozaleños and tourists for a great experience. Click the title above for more photos and information.

They Came from Corn, by Beardall

Video and gallery for Antonio Beardall’s presentation They Came from Corn: The Origins of the Maya for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 15 July 2019.

Sweetness and Labor, by Oland

Video and gallery for Dr Maxine Oland’s presentation Sweetness and Labor: The Historic Period Sugar Industry in Northern Belize for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 15 July 2019.

Chetumal Bay Archaeology, by Walker

Video and gallery for Dr Debra S. Walker’s presentation Chetumal Bay Archaeology: Shifting Capitals and Fierce Independence over the Millennia for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 16 July 2019.

Aventura Archaeology Project, by Robin

Video and gallery for Dr Cynthia Robin’s presentation Aventura Archaeology Project 2019 for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 16 July 2019.

St George’s Caye Day 2019

Corozal Town celebrated the 221st anniversary of the Battle of St George’s Caye with a ceremony including coronation of the Corozal Queen of the Bay and a parade.

Art in the Park 10th Anniversary

Art in the Park celebrated its 10th Anniversary on the 14th of September, 2019. We have a gallery of photos from it, and a link to more photos posted on Facebook.

Historical Railway System Exhibit

Belize’s Historical Railway System Exhibit launched at the Corozal House of Culture on 17 September 2019, and it will run through June 2020. Be sure to drop by and look at this excellent exhibit.

Kids Independence Ceremony/Parade 2019

Primary schools and preschools celebrated the 38th anniversary of the Independence of Belize on Friday, 20th September 2019 with a ceremony at the Andres Campos Civic Center, and a parade through the streets of Corozal Town. Thanks to the school students and their faculties and staff, Corozal Town Council, Ministry of Education officials, and others who made this possible.

Carnival 2019

Carnival in Corozal Town, 20th September 2019. Floats, dancers, and others getting ready for the parade, then the parade itself.

Independence Day 2019

Independence Day Ceremony and Uniform Parade, 20th September 2019. The first part is the traditional Ceremony including the crowning of Miss Independence 2019-2020. Next is the Uniform Parade, with students from secondary schools in the Corozal area, and others including components from Chetumal.

World Diabetes Day 2019

World Diabetes Day, program and walkathon. The Belize Diabetes Association, Corozal Branch, along with schools and villages throughout the Corozal District, called attention to diabetes with a program and walkathon in Corozal Town.

Graffiti Fest ’20, January 26, 2020

On Sunday, 26th January 2020, at Miami Beach, Graffiti artists from Belize, México, El Salvador, and Cuba, along with other artists, performers, and others, met for a great event honoring “Ancient Chactemal”.

Love Fest 2020 and Municipal Bazaar, February 14, 2020

On Friday, 14th February 2020 was Valentine’s Day, and also Love Fest 2020 in Central Park, and also the monthly Municipal Bazaar in front of the Town Hall. It was a great day to see what our Government and Non-Governmental Organizations in the Corozal District do, grab a bite of lunch, and do some local shopping with vendors at the Bazaar.

In Memory of Vilma Romero

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mrs. Vilma Romero, one of Belize’s best and most productive artists. In tribute, we offer this gallery, with remarks by Debra Wilkes of the Corozal House of Culture, and ending with the poem that Joanna Magaña wrote for Vilma Romero.

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