Old Town Holiday Stroll 

Old Town Holiday Stroll | Friday, December 6, 2024 | 5-9 p.m. 

Join the City of Albuquerque for the kick-off of the holiday season. Be entertained by local performers that fill the streets as you check off your holiday shopping list. Bring the family to discover new stores, visit familiar staples, and continue the tradition in the beautifully illuminated heart of Albuquerque.

Lighting of the Tree

The City of Albuquerque is dedicated to continuing the Old Town tradition of the lighting of a tree in Plaza Don Luis. A 30-foot sequoia replica tree will be erected and decorated so the community can carry on this time honored celebration. Bring family and loved ones to Historic Old Town to experience the tradition. The lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and end with a countdown to a cheerful and bright display. Entertainment will follow in Plaza Don Luis, on the Gazebo, and throughout plazas in the area. 

Entertainment 

Sip hot chocolate and enjoy live entertainment throughout Old Town and on the Gazebo as local choirs and performers bring holiday cheer to your strolling experience. 

Gazebo
5 p.m.- ABQ Girl Choir
5:40 p.m.- The Good Apples – Manzano Day School
6:20 p.m.- Baila! Baila!
7:15 p.m.- Mountain View Mennonite Choir

Plaza Don Luis
5:30 p.m.- Old Fashioned Carolers
6:15 p.m.- Trio Carillo Mariachis
7:15 p.m.- HoneyChords

Plaza Hacienda
5 p.m.- Sandia Singers
6 p.m.- Tree Lighting Break
6:15 p.m.- Santisevan Mariachis

Romero St. & Church Street
5 p.m.- Manzano Day School Red Hot Peppers Jump Rope Team

Poco A Poco
5:30 p.m.- Spirit of A Montoya Singers

Getting There

Streets throughout Old Town will be closed to traffic starting at 3 p.m. Please plan accordingly and arrive early. Be aware of and obey all posted street parking signs. 

Stroll, Shop & Eat Local 

Stroll over to the Albuquerque Museum as they stay open late for the annual Old Town Holiday Stroll. Make a holiday-inspired work of art, listen to live music by Paul Pino and the Tone Daddies, and tour the Museum galleries. Shop the Museum Store for all of your holiday gift needs.

Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum will be open with free admission until 9 p.m. All shoppers will receive 10% off for stopping by. Families can enjoy interactive fun with activities throughout the evening including salt ornament making, snowflake chromatography, and holiday card making as well as treat themselves to cookies and hot chocolate. 

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will be open and free to the public throughout the festivities! Stroll through education tables and activities throughout the museum, as well as the Planetarium and Naturalist Centers. Special guest, Santa, will make an appearance, spreading holiday cheer as the holiday season begins! 

Shop local from dozens of unique shops to get all of your holiday shopping. Be sure to visit your favorite Old Town merchants in their shops, boutiques and galleries. Grab food or make a reservation at a variety of eateries around Historic Old Town and ask about holiday specials. 

Event Details 

Old Town Holiday Stroll is free for the public to attend and is a rain or shine event. Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome.