The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Universal Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross or Holy Cross Day, is a significant liturgical celebration that takes place on September 14th to commemorate the cross upon which Jesus Christ was crucified. This feast has a long history dating back to the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem in approximately 335 AD and is observed in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions, including Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Lutheranism, and Anglicanism.

The cross is a powerful symbol of the Christian faith, representing the triumph of Christ over death. This feast highlights the redemptive transformation of an instrument of torture into a symbol of hope for all humanity. In some traditions, the cross is oriented in the four cardinal directions to signify the universal nature of Christ's sacrifice, and prayers are offered for the salvation of all. On September 14, 2022, more than 26 dance groups formed a procession of more than 4,000 dancers in the streets of Queretaro.