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.
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 60 or older bring Social
Security or other ID. Teachers bring teaching license card or other authorization.
For police and tourism personnel, bring proper identification.
Source for this information is Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II and contact with health officials.
Please inform us at
of any errors or changes.
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Friday, April 2nd, Good Friday in Belize
Good Friday in Belize. Some businesses will be closed.
Saturday, April 3rd, Holy Saturday in Belize
Holy Saturday in Belize. Few businesses will be closed.
Sunday, April 4th, Easter Sunday in Belize
Easter Sunday in Belize. Church services for most denominations.
Monday, April 5th, Easter Monday in Belize
Easter Monday in Belize. Public Holiday.
Wednesday, April 7th, Consejo
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-1pm (somewhere in Consejo) Corozal Community Hospital/Polyclinic II
Thursday, April 8th, Paraiso
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-2pm (Changed: Paraiso Government School).
Friday, April 9th, Corozal Town
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-2pm (Corozal Civic Center).
Monday, April 12th, Ranchito
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-2pm (Ranchito Health Center).
Tuesday, April 13th, Xaibe
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-2pm (Xaibe R.C. School).
Wednesday, April 14th, Copper Bank
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-2pm (Chunox Polyclinic).
Thursday, April 15th, Concepcion
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-2pm (Concepcion Health Center).
Thursday, April 15th, planned water interruption, 1pm to 5pm
Planned Water Interruption to install new water mains. Duration: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Area to be affected: the area bounded to the North by the Corozal Farmer’s Market, to the South by 1st Street North, to the East by the Caribbean Sea, and to the West by 6th Avenue. Motorists are being advised that 4th Avenue will be closed from its intersection with 2nd Street North to 3rd Street North. Belize Water Services
Friday, April 16th, Corozal Town
COVID-19 Vaccinations 1pm-4pm (Corozal Hospital Operating Theater).
Tuesday, April 20th, Buena Vista
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-1pm (Buena Vista Health Center).
Wednesday, April 21st, San Joaquin
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-1pm (Mobile unit at Help-age Center).
Thursday, April 22nd, Worldwide
Earth Day 2021 is expecting over a billion participants worldwide. From their website “COVID-19 hs shown us the necessity of thinking ahead, but the next crises are already on their way. Climate change, species loss, pandemics and massive natural disasters might define the future — unless we do something now. We have the solutions, both natural and technological … we just need the will.” earthday.org
Thursday, April 22nd, San Joaquin
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-1pm (Mobile unit at Help-age Center).
Monday, April 26th, 9:31pm
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. Moon Phases
Tuesday, April 27th, Corozal Town
COVID-19 Vaccinations 1am-4pm (Corozal Hospital Operating Theater).
Friday, April 30th, Corozal Town
COVID-19 Vaccinations 9am-3pm (Corozal Civic Center).
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Friday, May 1st, Belize
Labour Day is a public/bank holiday in Belize. It is sometimes called International Workers Day or May Day. For more on this holiday, see PublicHolidays.bz.
Monday, May 24th, Sovereign’s Day
Sovereign’s Day (formerly Commonwealth Day) is actually the Monday nearest the birthday of Queen Victoria (24 May 1819). It is a public holiday, with banks and government offices closed. For more on this holiday, see publicholidays.bz
Wednesday, May 26th, 5:13am
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. Moon Phases
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.