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: 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

Saturday, August 3rd, South End, 9am-noon

Community Cheap Sale on Almond Drive (behind Tony’s Inn) and Bayshore Drive. Check out all the great deals. Sellers will have their items in front of their respective properties all along Almond and Bayshore Drives. Corozal Living

Saturday, August 3rd, Rudolph Wade Auditorium, CCC, 7pm

Miss East Indian Pageant 2019 Tickets on sale at the House of Culture, Reserved: $10, General: $5. Includes guest artist professional dancer Samantha Ramkarran, from Trinidad & Tobago. COEICH

Wednesday, August 7th, Jam Rock, 1-4pm

Bingo Fundraiser for the Belize Diabetes Association, Corozal Branch. Proceeds for BDA activities for diabetes awareness, education, and support. Belize Diabetics Assn Corozal

Saturday, August 10th, 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 Corozal House of Culture.

Monday, August 12th, Pueblo Nuevo Ferry, New River

The Pueblo Nuevo Ferry across the New River is scheduled to be closed for repairs from 8am Monday, 12 August, until 5pm Wednesday, 14 August. Persons driving from Corozal Town to Sarteneja, Copper Bank, Chunox, or other locations in the Cerros or Shipstern Peninsulas will have to take a boat or go through Orange Walk. Thanks to Eric Burson for the photo of the notice.

Monday, August 12th, Miami Beach, 10am-4pm

Street Art & Beach Festive Day by the Dept of Youth Services Corozal, with sidewalk chalk drawing, beach volleyball, beach football, and street basketball, celebrating International Youth Day. Corozal House of Culture

Tuesday, August 13th, Methodist Eye Center, from 8am

BCVI Eye Exams are available at the Methodist Eye Center, near the Hospital, beginning at 8am. Exams are $10, and you can order eyeglasses at low cost. For location and links for more info

Saturday, August 17th, Ricalde Stadium, from 9am

FFB Elite Interdistrict Competions at 9am Corozal vs Belmopan U15F, at 11am Corozal vs Belmopan U17F, at 1pm Corozal vs Stann Creek U15M, and at 3pm Corozal vs Stann Creek U17M. Corozal Daily

Saturday, August 24th, Serenity Lane, 2pm

Afternoon of Classical Music to benefit the Corozal Animal Program. Come and listen to great classical music with John and Maxine Jacobson. Serenity Lane, off Consejo Road. $20 donation includes 1 drink and snacks. Corozal Animal Program

Saturday, September 24, 7pm to Midnight

Miss Independence at Corozal Community College, not free. Corozal Town Council

Sunday, August 25th, 6am-10am, Entire Corozal District

Power Outage to affect entire Corozal District and Orange Walk Districts. BEL to replace protection device on the power distribution system at Copper Bank, transfer power load at Buena Vista Substion to mobile substation and conduct maintenance of Orange Walk Substation. Belize Electricity Limited

Saturday, August 31st, Belize Diabetes Association, 11:30am

Tasty Chicken BBQ Fundraiser to benefit the Belize Diabetes Association, Corozal Branch. 27 7th Ave, $8 per plate. 624-4476. Belize Diabetics Assn Corozal

Saturday, September 1st, 7pm

Corozal Queen of the Bay Pageant at Andres Campos Civic Center, not free. Corozal Town Council

Month of September 2019

Belize 38th Anniversary celebrations will be added to the calendar as they become officially available. September Celebrations have become a huge part of our cultural events. Corozal Living

Sunday, 1st September, 6am

National Flag Day, Flag Raising in front of Town Hall, free. Corozal Town Council

Sunday, 1st September, 6pm to 11pm

Official Opening of September Celebrations in front of Town Hall, free. Includes DJ’s Faceoff. Corozal Town Council

Friday, 6 September, 6:30pm to 10pm

Matinee at Coronation Park, free

Sunday, 8 September, 5pm to 9pm

Kids Karaoke at Coronation Park, free.

Monday, 9 September, 7pm to 10pm

Fire Engine Parade on streets of Corozal Town, free.

Monday, 9 September, 9am to 2pm

Dance at Miami Beach, free.

Tuesday, 10 September, 10am

Coronation of Corozal Queen of the Bay in front of Town Hall, free. This is the 221st anniversary of the Battle of St George’s Caye.

Tuesday, 10 September, 11am to 1pm

Parade, 10th Beach Bash, Dance at Miami Beach, free.

Friday, 13th September, all day

National Colors Day in Corozal Town, free.

Friday, 13th September, 8am to 5pm

CTC Municipal Bazaar in front of Town Hall. Free.

Friday, 13th September, 5pm to 10pm

Corozal Best Ever Rum, Rice & Ribs at Andres Campos Civic Center, paid.

Saturday, September 14th, Corozal Central Park, 5pm-9pm

Sunday, 15th September, All Day

National Day of Prayer at your church of choice.

Tuesday, September 17th, Corozal House of Culture, 9am

Belize’s Historical Railway System exhibit begins at the House of Culture. It will be on display until June 2020. Corozal House of Culture

Thursday, 19th September, All Day

National Service Day (tree planting), free.

Friday, 20th September, 8am to noon

National School Children’s Rally at Andres Campos

Friday, 20th September, 3pm to 6pm

Carnival Parade on streets of Corozal Town, free.

Friday, 20th September, 6pm to 9pm

Carnival Judging at Ricalde Stadium, free.

Friday, 20th September, 11pm to 4am

Ceremony, Fireworks, Dance in front of Town Hall, free.

Saturday, 21 September, 4am to 6am

Carnival J’Ouvert, in front of Town Hall, free.

Saturday, 21 September, 9am to 10am

Independence Day Ceremony, the official Ceremony, and crowning of Miss Independence at Andres Campos Civic Center. Free.

Saturday, 21st September, 10am to noon

Uniform Parade and Citizens Parade on the streets of Corozal Town, free.

Saturday, 21st September, 1pm to 2am

Dance in front of Town Hall, free.

Monday, September 23rd, 1:50am

Autumn Equinox in Belize, when the days and nights are exactly the same length, happens at 1:50am this morning. We don’t really have an Autumn or Fall because we’re in the tropics, though.

Tuesday, September 24th, Methodist Eye Center, from 8am