Christmas and New Year in Marbella this 2023/24 season comes with several activities in the four main areas of the city: Las Chapas, Marbella, Nueva Andalucia and San Pedro de Alcantara. It is a very ambitious program, which reflect Marbella’s size.
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You can find on the following links the original programs issued by the Ayuntamiento de Marbella, in Spanish, for San Pedro de Alcantara and for the other 3 areas combined. Below you’ll find all of them translated and separated by area and dates, to ease your choices during this Christmas and New Year in Marbella.
Don’t forget to bookmark this page to comeback as often as you please during this festive season. I hope you enjoy a lot and have a spectacular Christmas and New Year in Marbella!
Table of Contents
Christmas and New Year in Las Chapas
Friday, December 1
20:00h Lighting of the Christmas Lights
from the District Gate.
Sunday, December 3
14:00h Christmas lunch
at the Las Chapas Active Participation Center for Seniors for members.
With dancing and live music.
Sunday, December 10
12:30h Holy Mass
in the Virgen del Carmen Parish of Las Chapas
13:15h Pastoral Contest “tribute to Mr. Rafael Osorio Cibajas”
on the occasion of the Christmas holidays, in Virgen del Carmen Parish in Las Chapas with the following actions: Barber’s Pastoral, Marbella Seniors’ Pastoral and Las Lagunas de Mijas pastoral.
Tuesday, December 12
12:00h Inauguration of the Nativity scene
in the Active Participation Center for the Elderly of Las Chapas.
Saturday, December 16
09:00-14:00h Ecological Christmas Market
in the parking lot located in the Pinar de Elviria.
4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Christmas party in Pueblo Platero square
Visit from Santa Claus
– 4:30 p.m. Children’s performance
– 6:00 p.m. Zambomba “El Tiempo” with tasting of churros with chocolate and bar with popular prices.
Sunday, December 17
12:00h Christmas Petanque Tournament
at the Eric Plan Park facilities
Sunday, December 24
12:00h Delivery of solidarity meals
in the Las Chapas District
19:00h Rooster Mass
in the Virgen del Carmen Parish of Las Chapas.
Thursday, January 4
16:30-18:30h Children’s party of the Three Wise Men
with visit of the Royal Postman and the installation of bouncy castles in the Pinar de Elviria car park with the following activities:
16:30h Children’s entertainment
18:30h Start of the Parade of Los Reyes Magos de Oriente, which will have the participation of the Marbella Musical Group.
Route: Departure from the Pinar de Elviria parking lot on España Avenue, Valeriano Rodríguez Avenue, Joaquín Rodrigo Street, Pastoral Avenue from Las Chapas (a stop will be made for SSMM The Three Wise Men of the East to greet from the balcony of the Mayor’s Office), Alcornoque Street and ending at Las Cumbres Avenue.
Friday, January 5
18:30h Roscón de Reyes
at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in Las Chapas
Christmas and New Year in Marbella
Friday, December 1
18:30h “Caramelos” Parade
Itinerary: Plaza Santo Cristo, c/ Ancha, c/ Peral, c/ Huerta Chica, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, Avenida Miguel Cano, c/ Acera de la Marina , c/ Padre José Vera, promenade, Miguel Cano avenue, Ramón y Cajal avenue (until the end of the Flashmob), continue along Huerta Chica street, Peral street, Ancha street and Santo Cristo square.
Christmas flashmob by the dance academies of our city.
20:30h Inauguration of the Christmas Lighting on Avenida Ramón y Cajal.
The Christmas lighting will be switched on by the Mayor and then the Flamenco Show by MANUEL LOMBO will begin to welcome the Christmas holidays through the art and rhythm so characteristic of this artist.
Saturday, December 2
10:00h Exhibition of Christmas Dioramas made by Francisco Román Tornay
in the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Visiting hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:30h to 13:30h and 18:00h to 20:30h
12:00h Neighbor’s Day and Popular Paella in the children’s park of the Barriada Plaza de Toros
with the following performances: Pastoral de Marbella, Karina Parra, Gema Piña, as well as a surprising children’s party and workshops led by “Mimosín”.
20:30h Inauguration of the Nativity Scene of the María Rosa Duvige Nativity Scene Association located in the Calvario Parish, with the participation of the Rociero Sierra Blanca Choir.
Sunday, December 3
12:00h X Pregon of the Belenist association María Rosa Duvige
Held at the premises of the Real de la Misericordia (Hospitalillo), by Inés Gormaz Cavadas, with performances of Paz Cervera, Fini Mesa, Paqui Fernández, Diego Marín, Pepe Fernández and Alba Urbano dance academy
17:30h Performance of Pastorals
at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in the Plaza de Toros.
Tuesday, December 5
18:30h Inauguration of the Municipal Nativity Scene
located in the Alameda, carried out by the María Rosa Duvige Nativity Scene Association and Blessed by Mr. José Antonio Sánchez Herrera.
Wednesday, December 6
13:00h Lágrimas del Carmen solidarity zambomba
in the Plaza de los Infantes of the Plaza de Toros neighborhood. The following activities will be carried out: Pastorales and flamenco group performances, as well as a paella at a popular price.
Thursday, December 7
19:00h VI Zambomba Flamenca Leganitos
in José Antonio Pérez Cervera square (Leganitos neighborhood).
Friday, December 8
11:30h Floral offering to the image of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
by the Marbella Fire Department.
16:30h VI Buñuelada by the Cultural Association of Pastorals of Marbella
on the Paseo de la Alameda with the performance of the following pastorals: Pastoral Entrerríos, Pastoral San Juan de Alhaurín, Pastoral Christmas Nostalgia of Estepona, Pastoral Virgen de la Paz de Mijas, Pastoral Villa de Ojén, Pastoral for the Elderly of Marbella and Pastoral del Barbero.
17:00h VI Buñuelada
by the neightbors association El Barrio at its headquarters located on Sol Street, where all attendees will be able to enjoy a Christmas snack with donuts and chocolate.
Saturday, December 9
12:00h Christmas solidarity flamenco zambomba
by the “La Pollinica” Brotherhood on the Paseo de la Alameda. There will be a toy collection to benefit AVOI.
17:00h Inauguration “Bethlehem in Marbella”
in c/ Jacinto Benavente, Maribel Notario park, with the following activities: Blessing of the Bélen portal, participation of the Sierra Blanca Choir, Pastoral de Ojén, CPA Encarna Cantero, CPA Miraflores and the performance of Fini Mesa, Paz Cervera , Pepe Fernández (on guitar) and Diego Marín (on bandurria). Tasting of Christmas products.
Sunday, December 10
17:00h Organ concert
with Jesús Sampedro and Arturo Garralón (Tenor) in the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Tuesday, December 12
20:30h Collegium Musicum Christmas Concert
at the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Wednesday, December 13
18:00h Light taxi “VI Paseo de la Ilusión”
Seniors from the Active Participation Centers and local residences will be able to enjoy a free tour through the Christmas lighting throughout our municipal area. All of this, thanks to the solidarity of Marbella Voluntaria, Taxi Solidario, Aguja solidaria, Cruz Roja and Alabardero Beach club.
Thursday, December 14
12:00h Inauguration of the Nativity scene
in the Encarna Cantero Active Participation Center for Seniors.
17:00h Christmas parade “Santa Claus is coming”
on the occasion of the Inauguration of his house on the Alameda promenade, accompanied by the Marbella Musical Group.
Itinerary: Exit Plaza Santo Cristo, c/ Ancha, c/ Chorrón, c/ Portada, c/Arte, Plaza Puente Málaga, Avenida Nabeul, c/ Marqués de Nájera, Plaza Practicante Manuel Cantos, c/ Tetuán, c/ Enrique del Castillo, c / Francisco Echamendi, Plaza África, c/ Fortaleza, c/ Pedraza, Plaza de la Victoria, c/ Estación, Plaza de los Naranjos, c/ Nueva, c/ Francisco Echamendi, Plaza África, c/ África and Paseo de la Alameda.
Above: Plaza Santo Cristo, starting point for the Christmas parade
Immediately afterwards, Santa Claus will receive all the boys and girls at his house located on Paseo de la Alameda. Next, children’s entertainment show “Welcome to Santa Claus” on the Alameda promenade.
All kids who wish to do so will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus’s House, installed on Paseo de la Alameda, on the following days and at the following times:
• December 15 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• December 16 and 17 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• December 18 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• December 19 to 21 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• December 22 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• December 23 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• December 24 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arranged visits will be made to educational centers from December 18 to 20.
17:30h Performance of various Pastorals
at the Active Participation Center for older people “Los Paisajes”.
Friday, December 15
17:00h Charity zambomba Brotherhood El Rocío de Marbella
in its Brotherhood House located in the Marbella Bullring.
17:30h Christmas snack
in the annex of the neighborhood association El Mirador de la Torrecilla headquarters, with a visit from Santa Claus, Pastorales and churros with chocolate.
18:00h Christmas candy contest
at the Encarna Cantero Active Participation Center for Seniors.
18:30h Chocolatada Celebration
organized by the neighborhood association Las Albarizas in the plaza located on Magallanes Street.
19:00h Proclamation and Christmas Gala City of Marbella 2023
by Cope Marbella, at the Adolfo Suárez Fairs and Congress Palace.
Proclamation by Goyo González (presenter-journalist).
Saturday, December 16
12:00h Zambomba
organized by the Flamenco Dance Workshop and Guitar Workshop of Art and Culture
in the Templete area of La Represa park.
12:00h Route of the Elves
organized by the merchant platform association (Paclomar) and the Trade Delegation,
in the Plaza de la Victoria
16:30h Pastoral Contest in the Chapel of Santo Cristo
with the participation of the following pastorals: Pastoral de Mayores de Marbella, Pastoral del Barbero, Rondalla pastors de la Bajadilla, Pastoral del Puerto, Pastoral Santiago and Pastoral Salvador Rueda Benaque.
Churros with chocolate for all attendees.
17:30h Christmas Gala Party
at the “Los Paisajes” Active Participation Center for Seniors.
With Christmas snack and music.
Sunday, December 17
12:00h Solidarity zambomba “Los Nocheros”
in Santo Cristo Square
a toy collection will be held to benefit AVOI.
14:00h Christmas Lunch
at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in Miraflores
14:00h Christmas Lunch
at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in Plaza de Toros.
Monday, December 18
18:00h Radiolé Christmas Gala
at the Marbella Congress Palace.
Tuesday, December 19
20:30h Christmas Concert
by the Rafael Baeza Choir
at the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Wednesday, December 20
17:00h La Patera 2023 Christmas chocolate party
in the Calle Juanar park with chocolate tasting and numerous other surprises.
19:30h Christmas Concert
by the City of Marbella Polyphonic Choir in the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Thursday, December 21
19:30h Christmas Concert
by the Devoces Ensemble Choir at the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Friday, December 22
17:00h Children’s snack
at the neighborhood association El Barrio, at its headquarters located on Sol Street, with a visit from Santa Claus.
18:00h Zambomba of the Festivities Delegation
on Nabeul Avenue.
Participating: Zambomba Los Piratas flamenco, Zambomba con Aires de Belén, Zambomba Gloria Bendita, Coro los del patio, Zambomba flamenco Los Nocheros, Zambomba Ana Cabello & Marina Jiménez con los Chiris and Zambomba Coro Rociero Sierra Blanca.
18:00h Christmas snack
at the Encarna Cantero Active Participation Center for Seniors.
19:30h Christmas Concert
by the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Escolanía and Organ in the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish. Solidarity donation of non-perishable food requested.
Saturday, December 23
17:00h Children’s Christmas party
organized by the neighborhood association Vázquez Clavel Pilar Miraflores
in the González Badía square.
18:00h Santa Claus takes a tour through the streets of the city
accompanied by Motoclub “Los Mentirosos”.
Itinerary: Exit Pablo Ráez Boulevard at José Manuel Vallés c/, Fray Luis de San Pascual c/, Alfredo Palma c/, General López Domínguez avenue, San Bernabé c/, Serenata c/, Huerta los cristals crossing, Severo Ochoa avenue, avenue Nabeul, Doctor Maíz Viñals avenue, Arias de Velasco street, Serenata street, Cañeta de Málaga street, Paco Cantos square, Europa avenue, Doctor Maíz Viñals avenue, Cristo del Amor bridge, Salvador Rueda street, Mercado avenue, Jacinto Benavente avenue, Ricardo Soriano avenue, Ramón y Cajal avenue, Severo Ochoa avenue, Manuel Haro “El Mojao” roundabout, Príncipe Salman avenue and ends at the Arco entrance to Marbella.
Sunday, December 24
19:00h Holy Mass of the Rooster
officiated by Illustrious Monsignor D. José Antonio Sánchez Herrera
in the Parish of La Encarnación.
Tuesday, December 26
12:00h Mimosín performance in the Plaza de la Iglesia
organized by the merchant platform association (Paclomar) and the Trade Delegation.
Wednesday, December 27
16:00h Magic Christmas Park
From December 27 to January 4
Opening of the Magical Christmas Park in the Antonio Serrano Lima sports complex, Jesús Cortés “Pori” soccer field, with Synthetic ice rink, Christmas train, inflatable attractions and slide.
• December 27: 16:00h to 20:00h
• December 28 to 30: 11:00h to 14:00h / 16:00h to 20:00h
• December 31: 11:00h to 14:00h
• January 1: Closed
• January 2, 3 and 4: 11:00h to 14:00h / 16:00h to 20:00h
11:00h Royal Postman’s House
Opening of the Royal Postman’s House on Paseo de la Alameda. All boys and girls who wish to do so will be able to deliver their letters on the following days and at the following times:
• December 27 to 30 – 11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 31 – 11:00h to 13:30h
• January 1 closed
• From January 2 to 4 – 11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• January 5 – 11:00h to 13:30h
Thursday, December 28
12:00h Magic Show in Plaza de la Victoria
organized by the merchant platform association (Paclomar) and the Trade Delegation.
18:00h Chocolate day with churros
in González Badía square organized by the neighborhood association Vázquez Clavel Pilar Miraflores.
Friday, December 29
12:00h Flamenco show
in the Plaza de los Naranjos, organized by the merchant platform association (Paclomar) and the Trade Delegation.
17:00h The Royal Postman will visit the Pollinica Chapel
so that all the boys and girls who wish can deliver their letters.
Saturday, December 30
11:30h Celebration of the Mini Bells of the end of the year
in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
Children’s party, children’s grape candy, party favors and an entertainment show.
Sunday, December 31
12:00h Evening Brotherhood
organized by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Bitterness and Brotherhood of Christ of Love in the José Antonio Pérez Cervera square (Leganitos).
Tuesday, January 2
16:00h Postman Real Salud and Lágrimas del Carmen
in the children’s park of the Barriada Plaza de Toros with the following activities: chocolate, collection of clothes, non-perishable products and food, in addition to delivering a small gift to the smallest ones.
Wednesday, January 3
18:30 – 20:30h The Pages of The Three Wise Men of the East will receive the children
at the Cristo del Amor Brotherhood located in the Plaza de los Naranjos.
Thursday, January 4
17:00h Parade of the Royal Guard of The Three Wise Men of the East
route: Plaza de los Naranjos with reception of the municipal authorities, c/ Estación, Plaza de la Victoria, c/ Huerta Girl, Ramón y Cajal avenue, Severo Ochoa avenue, Nabeul avenue, Puente Málaga square, Ntro street. Father Jesús Nazareno, c/ Arte, c/ Salinas, c/ Trinidad and Plaza de la Iglesia.
Following this, a reception in the Church Square, where the keys to the city will be handed over to His Majesty. The Three Wise Men will then spend the night at the Marbella Castle to prepare for the Parade on January 5.
Roscón de Reyes Snack
17:00h at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in Miraflores.
17:00h at the Encarna Cantero Active Participation Center for Seniors.
17:30h at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in Plaza de Toros
17:30h at the Active Participation Center for Seniors in Los Paisajes.
17:30h at the Active Participation Center for Seniors of Santa Marta.
18:30 – 20:30h The Pages of The Three Wise Men of the East
will receive the children at the Cristo del Amor Brotherhood located in the Plaza de los Naranjos.
Friday, January 5
11:00h Visit of His Holiness the Three Wise Men of the East
to the Hospitals.
18:00h Parade of The Three Wise Men of the East
route: Severo Ochoa avenue (La Zambomba building), Ramón y Cajal avenue, Ricardo Soriano avenue and ends in Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra square (Pirulí). It will have the participation of the Marbella Musical Group.
Christmas and New Year in Nueva Andalucia
Friday, December 1
19:00h Inauguration of the Christmas lighting
in Nueva Andalucía at the roundabout on Miguel de Cervantes Avenue and Quevedo Street
Followed by Children’s Party in Miguel de Cervantes Park.
Saturday, December 9
17:00h Santa Claus will visit Nueva Andalucía
to welcome all the boys and girls at the playground on Miguel de Cervantes Avenue. All the boys and girls attending will be able to hand in their letters and enjoy children’s entertainment and bouncy castles.
Sunday, December 10
17:00h Santa Claus will visit El Ángel
to welcome all the boys and girls in the Church Square. All the boys and girls attending will be able to hand in their letters and enjoy children’s entertainment and bouncy castles.
Monday, December 11
17:00h Inauguration of the Bethlehem Portal
of the Active Participation Center for the Elderly of Nueva Andalucía, with the performance of the Rociero Virgen Madre Choir of Nueva Andalucía.
Thursday, December 14
17:00h Christmas baking contest
at the Active Participation Center for Seniors of Nueva Andalucía, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize recognition.
Friday, December 15
19:30h Christmas Zambomba
by Juan Delola in the Plaza del Pilar in Nueva Andalucía. Choir Competition with the participation of: Rociero Virgen Madre de Nueva Andalucía Choir, Friendship Choir and the participation of dance groups. Tasting of churros with chocolate for all attendees
Saturday, December 16
12:00h Representation of the Living Nativity Scene
in the Botanical Garden of El Ángel, organized by the A.VV. The Sugar Mill.
15:30h Christmas Zambomba
on Las Palmeras Avenue in El Ángel with the participation of the flamenco zambomba from Grupo Jaleo.
Sunday, December 17
11:00-19:00h Christmas Market
in the Gardens of the Mayor’s Office of Nueva Andalucía organized by Sinergias Femeninas. All attendees will be able to enjoy live music, a bar, a charity raffle, children’s entertainment, bouncy castles, children’s workshops and more than 40 Christmas stalls.
14:00h Christmas meal and dance
at the Active Participation Center for Seniors of Nueva Andalucía.
Thursday, December 21
17:00h Christmas party
in the José Banús school yard with Christmas bazaar. All attendees will be able to enjoy performances by primary and secondary school groups, bouncy castles and children’s entertainment.
Wednesday, December 27
17:00h Children’s party with the visit of the Royal Postman
The Royal Postman of SMM Los Reyes Magos de Oriente will receive all the boys and girls to collect their letters at the children’s park on Miguel de Cervantes Avenue, where they can enjoy children’s entertainment and bouncy castles.
Thursday, December 28
17:00h Party for grandparents and grandchildren
at the Nueva Andalucía Active Participation Center for Seniors with the following activities: children’s performance, bouncy castles, snack with chocolate and homemade donuts courtesy of Paco Pereira
Thursday, January 4
16:00h Arrival by boat and reception in Puerto Banús of The Three Wise Men of the East
They will then tour the streets of Nueva Andalucía and El Ángel in vintage cars. The Three Wise Men of the East will be received by the Hard Rock Marbella Hotel.
17:30h Children’s party and visit of the Royal Postman
The Royal Postman of The Three Wise Men of the East will receive all the boys and girls to collect their letters on the Avenida de las Palmeras de El Ángel. Attendees will enjoy children’s entertainment and bouncy castles.
Friday, January 5
12:00h Parade of The Three Wise Men of the East
which will feature the participation of the Marbella Musical Group.
Route: Departure from Virgen Madre Parish, Avenida Gustavo A. Becquer, c/ Álvaro de la Iglesia , c/ Lope de Vega, c/ Garcilaso de la Vega, Avenida Miguel de Cervantes, c/ Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, c/ Tirso de Molina, Avenida Miguel de Cervantes, c/ Quevedo, Avenida Gustavo Adolfo Becquer towards Tenencia Alcaldía of Nueva Andalucía and ends in the gardens of La Tenencia. Once the Parade is over, SSMM Los Reyes Magos will be welcomed in the gardens of La Tenencia so that all the boys and girls who wish can greet them.
17:00h Snack with roscón de reyes
for the members of the Active Participation Center for the Elderly of Nueva Andalucía.
Christmas and New Year in San Pedro de Alcantara
Friday, December 1
17:30h Christmas parade
through the streets of San Pedro Alcántara.
Itinerary: departure from the Plaza de la Iglesia, c/ Revilla, c/ Lagasca, c/ Jerez, avda. Marqués del Duero, Córdoba c/, Pepe Osorio c/, Oriental avenue, Revilla c/, Marqués del Duero avenue (pedestrian), San Rafael c/, Pizarro c/, Hernán Cortés c/, Marqués del Duero avenue, stage area , Marqués del Duero avenue (pedestrian) and Plaza de la Iglesia. Christmas flashmob by the dance academies of our city.
19:30h Inauguration of the Christmas Lighting on Marqués del Duero Street.
Followed by Musical Show to the rhythm of Christmas lights. Next, Christmas Concert by “Siempre Así” on Marqués del Duero Street.
Monday, December 4
18:30h Inauguration of the Municipal Historical Nativity Scene
located on the side of the Church of San Pedro Alcántara attached to Revilla Street. Blessing of the Nativity scene by the Parish Priest of the Church of San Pedro Alcántara, Mr. Francisco Javier Sánchez-Cano Núñez.
Wednesday, December 6
14:00h Inauguration of the Traditional Nativity Scene
of the San Pedro Alcántara I Active Participation Center for Seniors. Then, lunch and dancing with live music.
Friday, December 8
11:00h Inauguration of the traditional Christmas Nativity scene
at the San Pedro Alcántara II Active Participation Center for Seniors.
Saturday, December 9
18:00h Santa Claus will take a tour
through the streets of San Pedro Alcántara accompanied and in collaboration with the local motorcycle clubs “los Estufitas”, as well as the rest of the clubs that wish to participate
route: Departure from c/ Pedro López Martos (together to Aspandem de San Pedro Alcántara), c/ Manuel González Portilla, central roundabout boulevard, avenue Norberto Goizueta Daz, c/ Linda Vista, c/ Andalucía, avenue de la Constitución, c/ Marqués de Estella, c/ Vega del Mar, avenue Pablo Ruiz Picasso, c/ Lagasca, c/ del Pozo, c/ Hernán Cortés, c/ 19 de Octubre, Avenida Oriental, c/ Fuente Nueva, c/ Castilla, Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, c/ Jorge Guillén and ends at the tent municipal of San Pedro Alcántara.
Wednesday, December 13
18:00h Light taxi “VI Paseo de la Ilusión”.
Seniors from the Active Participation Centers and local residences will be able to enjoy a free ride through the Christmas lighting throughout our municipal area. All of this, thanks to the solidarity of Marbella Voluntaria, Taxi Solidario, Aguja solidaria, Alabardero Beach Club and Cruz Roja Marbella.
Thursday, December 14
17:00h Christmas parade “Santa Claus is coming”
on the occasion of the Inauguration of his House installed in the Plaza de la Iglesia. This Christmas parade will fill the squares and streets through which it will pass with joy and excitement thanks to the magic of the most acclaimed and recognized children’s characters.
Itinerary: Departure from Viento de Levante, Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso c/ Lagasca, c/ Jerez, avda. Marqués del Duero, Córdoba c/, Pepe Osorio c/, Oriental avenue, Revilla c/, Marqués del Duero avenue, San Rafael c/, Pizarro c/, Hernán Cortés c/, Marqués del Duero avenue (pedestrian) and Plaza de la Church.
Immediately afterwards, he will receive all the boys and girls in his house located in the Plaza de la Iglesia. Next, children’s entertainment show “Welcome to Santa Claus” in the Plaza de la Iglesia. All boys and girls who wish to do so will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus’s House, installed in the Church Square, on the following days and at the following times:
• December 15 – 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 16 and 17 – 11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 18 – 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 19 to 21 – 11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 22 – 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 23 – 11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 24 – 11:00h to 13:30h
20:00h “Devoces Ensemble” Christmas Concert
at the Trapiche Cultural Center of Guadaiza in San Pedro Alcántara. Free entrance, until capacity is completed.
Friday, December 15
14:00h Pre-Christmas meal
at the San Pedro Alcántara I Active Participation Center for Seniors, with dancing and live music.
Saturday, December 16
10:00h – 19:00h Christmas market
Christmas Market in charge of the San Pedro Alcántara trade, where merchants will show their best Christmas offers and promotions on public roads. Market location: c/ Lagasca, c/ Córdoba and c/ Marqués del Duero.
17:00h X Kilo Popular Race
Antonio Jesús García Ocón Memorial. San Pedro Alcántara Boulevard, amphitheater area. Dress up and run. Free registration with solidarity food collection. Raffle for gifts, t-shirts and prizes by category. Registration from 4:00 p.m. (solidarity delivery of one kilo of non-perishable food requested)
Sunday, December 17
12:30h Christmas Contest
in the Plaza de la Iglesia with the participation of the following pastoral groups: Pastoral de Mayores, Pastoral del Barbero, Aires del Sur Choir and Son y sal Choir. Churros with chocolate for all attendees.
Monday, December 18
20:00h Christmas Concert.
Marbella Polyphonic Choir in the Church of San Pedro Alcántara. The Marbella City Polyphonic Choir will perform a selection of carols and Christmas music from different places in Spain and the world. Free entrance, until capacity is completed.
Tuesday, December 19
20:00h Christmas Concert.
The students of the San Pedro Alcántara Music School will perform carols and Christmas music for us in the Church of San Pedro Alcántara. Free entrance.
Thursday, December 21
18:00h Christmas Zambomba of the Festivitiesl Delegation
on Marqués del Duero Avenue, with the participation of: Zambomba Juan Delola, Zambomba “El Jaleo”, Zambomba by Juanjo Alcántara “De San Pedro a Belén”, Zambomba we dance to Christmas Marta Álvarez.
Friday, December 22
14:00h Celebration of the traditional Christmas meal
at the San Pedro Alcántara II Active Participation Center, with dancing and live music.
17:30h Christmas lottery dance
at the San Pedro Alcántara I Active Participation Center for Seniors. Then, live music and a Christmas candy contest. Organized by Social Welfare.
Saturday, December 23
19:00h Christmas Concert
by the Málaga Brass Band that will take place on Paseo de Las Palmeras in San Pedro Alcántara.
Wednesday, December 27
Magic Christmas Park
Opening of the Magic Christmas Park installed in the “El Arquillo” sports complex that will have Synthetic ice rink, inflatable attractions and slide.
• December 27: 16:00h to 20:00h
• December 28 to 30: 11:00h to 14:00h / 16:00h to 20:00h
• December 31: 11:00h to 14:00h
• January 1: Closed
• 2, 3 and January 4: 11:00h to 14:00h / 16:00h to 20:00h
House of the Royal Postman
Opening of the House of the Royal Postman installed in the Plaza de la Iglesia. Children will be able to deliver their letters on the following days and at the following times:
• December 27 to 30 -11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• December 31 – 11:00h to 13:30h
• January 1: closed
• From January 2 to 4 – 11:00h to 13:30h / 17:00h to 20:30h
• January 5 – 11:00h to 13:30h
Thursday, December 28
17:30h Dance of the Holy Innocents
at the San Pedro Alcántara I Active Participation Center for Seniors. Then, dance to live music. Organized by Social Welfare.
Saturday, December 30
11:30h Celebration of the Mini Chimes at the end of the year
in Plaza de la Iglesia. Children’s party, children’s grape candy, party favors and an entertainment show.
Wednesday, January 3
17:00h Parade of the Royal Guard of The Three Wise Men of the East
route: Departure from Pablo Ruiz Picasso Avenue (near the Burguer King), Lagasca Street, Jerez Street, Marqués del Duero Avenue, Córdoba Street, 19th Street October, Revilla street and Plaza de la Iglesia. Next, Reception in the Plaza de la Iglesia, where the keys to the city will be given to SSMM.
The Three Wise Men will spend the night in the Church to prepare for the Parade on January 5.
Thursday, January 4
17:00h Traditional snack of the Roscón de Reyes
at the San Pedro Alcántara II Active Participation Center for Seniors.
17:30h Traditional snack of the Roscón de Reyes
at the San Pedro Alcántara I Active Participation Center for Seniors.
Friday, January 5
11:00h to 13:30h Three Wise Men of the East tour
Through the main streets of: El Salto, El Ingenio, Guadalmina Alta and San Pedro Alcántara, in vintage cars.
16:30h The Three Wise Men of the East visit the Aspandem residence
in San Pedro Alcántara.
18:00h Great Parade of The Three Wise Men of the East.
Itinerary: Exit Avenida Virgen del Rocío (J. Tineo roundabout) Boulevard San Pedro Alcántara, c/ Pepe Osorio, Avenida Oriental, Calle Revilla and Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso. After the parade, The Three Wise Men of the East will greet all attendees from the balcony of the Mayor’s Office in Plaza de la Iglesia.
The Festivities Delegation reserves the right to suppress, modify or extend any of the scheduled events when circumstances so require.
In Marbella, anywhere you are there will be a Christmas celebration near you. I believe its the city’s way to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and I join in in the same wishes. And also a lot of sun and great moments!
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