Nightly Program — December 16 - 24
Children's Piñata - 6:30 pm (in the plaza)
For children ages 3-12. Candy is also thrown out, so all in attendance can catch candy! (Piñata will not take place if it’s raining)
Procession - 7:15 pm (begins in front of the Avila Adobe)
Angel(s) leading the procession by candlelight
Statue of Mary & Joseph is carried during the procession (December 16-23)
Live Mary & Joseph on December 24, with birth of Jesus (statue of baby Jesus is displayed)
Shepherds follow Mary & Joseph on their journey
Traditional Christmas songs in Spanish that narrate the journey of Mary & Joseph
Rondalla del Sol (performs from 6:30-8:00 pm)
Grupo Rondalla del Sol – 8-10 musicians, who specialize in string instruments, in the tradition of traveling serenading groups of Spain
Free sweet bread & champurrado given to all after procession