Patron, San Lázaro. Up to recently, the celebration for the patron was revived as it was forgotten with time and the popularity of the virgin to the municipality of Tamazula, la Virgen del Sagrario. Each of the fairs have a specific number of days for the celebration with different things done in honor of the patron or virgin on each day plus entertainment. The popularity of each brings tourists and visitors to the town increasing the entertainment value from concerts with the best bands, mariachi bands, and pop stars that Mexico has to offer. The celebration of the "Virgen del Sagrario" is done from 20 November to 30 November each year. For the town's patron, "San Lázaro", it begins on 17 to 22 December each year. About 89% of the citizens of La Garita consider themselves Catholics, while there are 11% which either do not associate with a specific religion or are other Christians. The number of Christians is growing each year and sits at about 5% that is composed of Baptist, Pentecostal, and Jehovah's witness. Sports Soccer is the main sport in the town with its popular team La Garita on the Municipal League, fast becoming a great contender on the league with a Juveniles and Intermedias versus teams. The rodeo and bull riding is also a popular sport in the town although it is mostly seen during the religious festivities such as the Feria de la Virgen de Sagrario. Basketball has become a popular sport in the town with the basketball field in a new community park that also includes a new soccer field with audience stands or bleachers, a concert stage and more, right by the river. Notable natives and residents Raul Gutierrez - Owns what's left of the old Hacienda de San Lázaro Abel Contreras - Regidor (H. Ayuntamiento de Tamazula de Gordiano) Jorge Magaña - Founder of the town's most popular websites, actor, film director and producer. References INEGI - Conteo de Población y Vivienda Catálogo de Localidades CEA Jalisco Populated places in Jalisco