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: In our 22nd year of service to Corozal, we are continuing
to update this site. Our directory data has been moved to our sister
site 
Corozal.bz
Also see Recent News at bottom of page.
Upcoming Events in Corozal
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Friday, Mar 15th - Apr 5th
Arte con Voz de Mujer Exhibit begins at 7pm, Friday March 15th, and runs until Friday April 5th. This exhibit honours the life’s work of multigenre visual artist Vilma Romero, a true Belizean icon. For information.
Saturday, April 6th, Special Olympics Fun Run
Fun Run 2019 to support the Special Olympics Movement in Belize. Central Park, Corozal Town. For information.
Sunday, April 7th, 9am, Ranchito Community Center
Ranchito Community Clean Up at the Community Center. Sponsored by the Red Cross and the Ministry of Health. For information.
Sunday, April 7th, from 10am
Sundays Game CFA Closing Season Tournament, small field, Ricalde Stadium. Click on the image on the left for the teams and their scheduled starting times.
Tuesday, April 9th, Water Interruption, 1-3pm
BWS Water Interruption for parts of Corozal. Area affected: Paraiso, from the Paraiso Park to behind the Cemetery. For information.
Wednesday, April 10th, You Decide on ICJ Referendum (POSTPONED)
Belizeans Decide ICJ Referendum if you are a Citizen of Belize please vote on the ICJ Referendum whether to send the legal claim regarding boundaries between Belize and Guatemala to the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) for final settlement of the old dispute. POSTPONED AT LEAST 6 WEEKS For information.
Friday, April 12th, Centro Escolar México (CEMJC), 9am-2pm
Annual Open Day on the CEMJC campus, with many booths on display. Come to learn, experiment, and enjoy. Theme: “Conquering Challenges and Celebrating Achievements on the Path to Success.” For information.
Saturday, April 13th, 5-9pm
Art in the Park at Corozal Central Park. This is a monthly event that draws artists and craftspeople from all of Corozal District and beyond. Besides the sale of lovely artwork, there are also vendors for food and refreshments, and often live performances. Call 620-1572 or visit the House of Culture Facebook Page
Monday, April 15th, Corozal Central Park, 8am to 5pm
Municipal Spring Bazaar Easter Edition, sponsored by the
Corozal Town Council. Food, music, arts and crafts, local
art, Easter baskets, swimsuits, beachwear, tennis, shoes,
slippers, sandals, raffle. Special discount.
For information.
Tuesday, April 16th, Corozal Public Library, 2pm-4pm
Easter Basket Making and Story Time for kids ages 4 to 14. Limited space. Register or get information at the Library. For information.
Wednesday, April 17th, Corozal Public Library, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 4 to 14. Limited space. Register or get information at the Library. For information.
Friday, April 19th, Black Friday
Black Friday in Belize. Many businesses will be closed.
Saturday, April 20th, Easter Egg Hunt, 3pm
Easter Egg Hunt at Rainbow Beach, 3pm, for kids 2 to 7. Free kites for the first 100 kids. Sponsored by the Corozal Town Council, A&R, and Tortuga Grill & Paddle Lounge.
Sunday, April 21st, Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday in Belize. Church services for most denominations.
Sunday, April 21st, 9am to 1am on the 22nd, Easter Bash
Corozal Town Council Easter Bash from 9am Easter Sunday to 1am Easter Monday. For information.
Sunday, April 21st, 9am in Sarteneja
Sarteneja Easter Regatta Fest 2019 from 9am on Easter Sunday with music by DJ Super Mario, Statick Sound, and Caribbean Roots. Canoe race, greasy pole, bikini contest, and much more.
Sunday, April 21st, Easter Egg Hunt, 10am, Jah Mundo
Easter Egg Hunt and activities at Jah Mundo, Finca Solana, 11am to 5pm. Free entrance, unicorn horseback rides, bouncy water slide, water fun activities, more. For information.
Monday, April 22nd, Easter Monday
Easter Monday in Belize. Public Holiday.
Sat and Sun, Apr 27 and 28, Jam Rock
Corozal Bay’s Annual Regatta presented by the Corozal Bay Sailing Club. Free admission, Saturday from 11:30 am, Sunday from 10:30am. Wind conditions permitting. For information.
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Wednesday, May 1st, Public/Banking Holiday
Labour Day in Belize is celebrated like in many other countries, to honor workers. It is a good time to be reminded of all workers’ rights to a fair wage and working conditions as safe and pleasant as possible.
Friday, May 3rd, Corozal House of Culture, 9am-3pm
Alan Baker British Honduras/Belize Stamp Collection in a one day exhibit at the Corozal House of Culture.
Wednesday, May 8th, You Decide on ICJ Referendum
Belizeans Decide ICJ Referendum if you are a Citizen of Belize please vote on the ICJ Referendum whether to send the legal claim regarding boundaries between Belize and Guatemala to the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) for final settlement of the old dispute. For information.
Friday, May 10th, Red Cross Center, 8am
Basic First Aid/CPR Course at the Catherine Kelly (Red Cross) Center, Santa Rita. Space is limited, so please register early, text or WhatsApp 605-7708. Center opens at 7:30 for paperwork, and class begins at 8am. $50 per person. Lunch is $10 and must be ordered at registration. For information.
Saturday, May 11th, Corozal House of Culture, 10am-1pm
Corozal District Sustainability Conference is a conference about cleaning up the Corozal District and paving the way for a Sustainable Future. Presented by the organizations Zebra Remedies and Recycle Corozal — Go Green Belize. For information.
Saturday, May 11th, Corozal Central Park, 5pm-9pm
Art in the Park at Corozal Central Park. This is a monthly event that draws artists and craftspeople from all of Corozal District and beyond. Besides the sale of lovely artwork, there are also vendors for food and refreshments, and often live performances. Call 620-1572 or visit the House of Culture Facebook Page
Monday, May 27th, Sovereign’s Day Celebration
Sovereign’s Day is a Public/Banking Holiday, being celebrated on the Monday following the 24th of May (Queen Victoria’s birthday, in 1819). It was and is also known as Commonwealth Day, and the Queen’s Birthday. It celebrates the 54 independent or sovereign nations, including Belize, under the British monarchy.
News and Memories of Corozal
Maya Wedding Re-enactment and Pok-ta-Pok at Chactemal Site
As part of the Corozal Coconut Festival 2019, there was a sixth Maya Wedding Re-enactment, a Pok-ta-Pok demonstration, and other information presented on 29 March 2019 at the Chactemal (Santa Rita) Archaeological Site.
Trees in Corozal
In February 2019 the Roots and Shoots garden club met at Gateway Retreat Center near Xaibe, Corozal. Rose Elwell of Gateway told the story of some of the local trees, and wrote about them and their ecology in her newsletter.