The 'Sweet Bread Traditions' knowledge and practices were declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the City of Mexico, a process driven by producers and bakers to preserve the tradition. ^[1] The Government of Mexico City and the National Bakers Association (CANAINPPA) announced the launch of the first Mexican Sweet Bread Festival to celebrate the country's baking traditions. ^[2] The first edition of the Festival del Pan Dulce Mexicano will take place in Mexico City from September 11 to 13, 2026. ^[3] Ana Francis López Bayghen Patiño, Secretary of Culture of Mexico City, stated that the declaration recognizes the people and communities who keep the tradition alive rather than the product itself. ^[4] Julián Castañón, President of CANAINPPA, stated that Mexico is the first place in the world for sweet bread and that over 2,400 varieties are identified in the country. ^[5] The event is part of the declaration of 'Los saberes y prácticas del pan dulce tradicional' as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the City of Mexico. ^[6] The festival will be held at the newly inaugurated Utopía Elena Poniatowska Amor, located in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. ^[7] Ana Francis López Bayghen Patiño, the capital's Culture Secretary, stated that the declaration aims to recognize the people, communities, and knowledge that keep the tradition alive. ^[8]