Fiestas Navidenas

Get closer to the Mexican culture with the celebration of Fiestas Navidenas at San Antonio. Celebrate Christmas like never before and get to know the very best of Mexico at the same time.

Fiestas Navidenas is a festival that takes pride in the Mexican heritage of Texas. The festival takes place every year on the last week of November and continues throughout the month of December. During the festival one can experience the joys of Christmas as the Mexicans do. The event takes place at The Market Square in San Antonio. One can listen to children's choir sing traditional Christmas songs or dance with friends to some engaging music and if one wants, they can also get a mariachi band to serenade them as they relax. For those who enjoy eating, the festival provides excellent choices in Mexican cuisine. There are also plenty of options for those who love shopping as a lot of local folk art is on sale during this time.

The main events that take place are the Feria De Santa Cecilia, the Blessing of the Animals, La Gran Posada and the grand appearance by Pancho Claus. The Feria De Santa Cecilia is an event where St. Cecilia the Patron Saint of Musicians is celebrated as mariachi musicians, troubadours and music groups play songs at The Market Square. The Blessing of the Animals is an unusual event where animals are allowed inside church to get heir blessings. La Gran Posada on the other hand, is a reenactment, done by children, of the holy family searching for an inn. The most exciting part of the festival is the coming of Pancho Claus, the Mexican equivalent of Santa Claus. Fiestas Navidenas provides enough events and activities to satisfy both the young ones and the adults.