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Christmas in San Pedro Alcantara 2024

December 1, 2024

Last modified on: December 4, 2024

Christmas in San Pedro Alcantara 2024 started before the publication of the program, with the lights being turned already on November 23, as in the rest of Marbella. The city published two Christmas programs: one Christmas in Marbella program for its central area, Las Chapas and Nueva Andalucía, and a separated one only for San Pedro Alcantara – the one we are checking here.

In this page we’ll focus on the translation of Marbella’s program for San Pedro Alcantara. You can find here the link for San Pedro Alcantara’s program, in Spanish, in the page of the Town Hall, and, below, the translation of all Christmas events the city has planned for this area up to to January 5! Don’t forget to bookmark this page, so you can come back often during the season. Click on any date on our table of contents to go directly there. 😉

About the program

The program is diversified – it includes activities for seniors, children and families – as well as Zambombas, shows and nativity scenes. As it is an extension of Marbella’s program, it has a lot in common with the city’s program. What stood out the most, for me, is that it has the following page:

A sound and lights show that is supposed to take place in the Avenida Marqués del Duero, but is not mentioned anywhere else in the program. It would be nice to know from what date it starts or started, and until what date it is available. That being said, let’s check the translation of the program:

December 4

Inauguration of the Municipal Nativity Scene
6:30 pm
Nativity Scene made by the María Rosa Duvige Bethlehem Association, located on the side of the Church of San Pedro Alcántara attached to Calle Revilla. Blessing of the Bethlehem by the Priest of the Church of San Pedro Alcántara, Mr. Francisco Javier Sánchez-Cano Núñez.

December 5

Inauguration of the Nativity Scene of the neighbor’s association El Cruce
5:00 pm at its headquarters located on Avenida de la Constitución number 32.
Tasting of churros with chocolate.

December 6

Inauguration of the Nativity Scene of the Active Participation Center for Seniors of San Pedro Alcántara 1
5:00 pm
enlivened with a live musical show.

December 8

Inauguration of the traditional Nativity Scene of the Active Participation Center for Seniors San Pedro 2
12:30 pm

December 10

Light taxi “VII Walk of Illusion”
6:00 pm
Seniors from the Active Participation Centers and local residences will be able to enjoy a free ride along the Christmas lights throughout our municipal area, thanks to the solidarity of Marbella Voluntaria, Taxi Solidario, Cruz Roja Marbella, Aguja solidaria and Alabardero Catering Finca Amalur.

December 11

Christmas concert offered by the Marbella Municipal Music Band
9:00 pm in the plaza of the Church of San Pedro Alcántara.

December 12

Christmas parade “Santa Claus is coming” and Santa Claus House Inauguration
5:00 pm in the Plaza de la Iglesia

Route: departure from Plaza de la Iglesia, Calle Revilla, Calle Lagasca, Calle Pozo, Calle 19 de Octubre, Calle Revilla, Avenida Marqués del Duero (pedestrian), Calle Córdoba, Calle Pepe Osorio, Avenida Oriental, Calle Revilla and Church Square.

Immediately afterwards, Santa Claus will receive the children in his house and the children’s show “Welcome to Santa Claus” will take place.

🎅 Santa Claus House 🎅
All children who wish to do so will be able to deliver their letters at the Santa Claus’s House, installed in the Church Square, on the following days and at the following times:

December 13 – 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
December 14 and 15 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
From December 16 to 20 – 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
From December 21 to 23 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
December 24 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Christmas concert
7:30 pm in the Church of San Pedro Alcántara.
The Marbella City Polyphonic Choir will perform a selection of carols and Christmas music from different places.

December 14

Christmas Market
From 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Market location: Calle Lagasca, Calle Córdoba and Calle Marqués del Duero.
Local merchants will show their best Christmas offers and promotions on public roads.

Children’s Party
5:00 pm at the neighbor’s association El Cruce of San Pedro Alcántara in the Plaza de la Libertad.

December 15

Santa Claus Tour
From 12:00 pm
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 Calle Pedro López Martos (next to Aspandem de San Pedro Alcántara), Calle Manuel González Portilla, Boulevard Rotonda Central, Avenida Norberto Goizueta Daz, Calle Linda Vista, Calle Andalucía, Avenida de la Constitución, Calle Marqués de Estella, Calle Vega del Mar, Calle Doña Juanita, Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Marqués del Duero roundabout, Calle Lagasca, Calle del Pozo, Calle 19 de Octubre, Avenida Oriental, Calle Fuente Nueva, Calle Juan Illescas Pavón, ending at the Municipal building of San Pedro Alcántara.

Christmas concert
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the stage of the Fairgrounds located in Finca La Caridad
with the following performances: Juanlu Montoya, Ana Soto and Sonacay.

Christmas Sweets Contest
5:00 pm at the Active Participation Center for Seniors of San Pedro Alcántara 1.

December 16

Arrival of Santa Claus
5:30 pm at the neighbor’s association El Cruce of San Pedro Alcántara, on Avenida de la Constitución number 32.

December 17

Christmas concert
8:00 pm in the Church of San Pedro Alcántara
offered by the students of the San Pedro Alcántara Conservatory of Music, who will perform carols and Christmas music.

December 19

Christmas Zambomba from the Festivities Delegation
6:00 pm in Marqués del Duero
with the participation of Zambomba Juan Delola “Christmas sounds”, Zambomba by Juanjo Alcántara “With sugar and cinnamon”, Zambomba we dance to Christmas Marta Álvarez and Zambomba by Ana Soto.

December 20

Celebration of the Christmas lunch
2:00 pm at the Active Participation Center for the Elderly of San Pedro Alcántara 1.

Christmas Zambomba
6:30 pm at the neighbor’s association El Cruce of San Pedro Alcántara, in the Plaza de la Libertad.
Tasting of Pestiños and soft drinks.

Concert “Estrellas”
8:00 pm at the Alcoholera Theater (Barriada El Ingenio)
organized by of the Ukrainian association

December 21

X Kilo Popular Race
5:00 pm at 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 pm (solidarity delivery of one kilo of non-perishable food)

December 22

Turkey Race
Noon
All participating cyclists will start from the Paseo Marítimo de San Pedro Alcántara (near La Salida beach). Prizes and Christmas baskets will be handed out.

Christmas Pageant
1:00 pm in the Church Square
(approximately after the end of the 12:00 noon Mass)
with the participation of the following pastoral groups: Pastoral de Mayores de Marbella, Pastoral del Barbero, Coro Aires del Sur, Coro Son y Sal and Coro Amistad.
Churros with chocolate for all attendees.

Christmas Lunch Celebration
2:00 pm at the San Pedro Alcántara 2 Active Participation Center.

El Ingenio Christmas Zambomba
6:30 pm in the plaza of the “La Alcoholera” theater located on La Morena street (El Ingenio neighborhood)
with performances of the neighbor’s association Ballet School Julio Romero de Torres and flamenco zambomba by Juanjo Alcántara and Dani Ruiz.
Tasting of churros with chocolate for all attendees courtesy of neighbor’s association Julio Romero de Torres.

December 27

📯 Opening of the House of the Royal Postman 📯
11:00 am in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
All children who wish may deliver their letters on the following days and at the following times:

From December 27 to 30 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
December 31 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
January 1st closed
From January 2 to 4 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
January 5 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

And the program also includes letter writing paper for the occasion:

December 28

Celebration of the Mini Chimes
11:30 am in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
Children’s party, children’s grape candy, party favors and an entertainment show.

From December 30 to January 5

🎄 Magic Christmas Park 🎄
in the “El Arquillo” Sports Complex
with synthetic ice rink, inflatable attractions and slide. Visiting hours:

December 30: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
December 31: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
January 1: Closed
January 2, 3 and 4: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
January 5: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

December 31

New Year’s Eve Party
11:00 pm in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
An unbeatable space to say goodbye to 2024 in a pleasant and cozy atmosphere, thanks to the installation of a series of stoves that will soften the temperatures.
With shows by 5D’copas and Garaje 3 band

January 3

Parade of the Royal Guard of The Three Wise Men of the East
5:00 pm
Route: Departure from Calle Doña Juanita, Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Calle Lagasca, Calle Pozo, Calle 19 de Octubre, Avenida Oriental, Calle Revilla, Avenida Marqués del Duero, Calle Córdoba, Calle Pepe Osorio, Avenida Oriental, Calle Revilla and Plaza de la Iglesia.

Reception in the Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square), where the keys to the city will be presented to The Three Wise Men of the East.
The Three Wise Men will spend the night in the Church to prepare for the Parade on January 5.

Traditional Roscón de Reyes
5:00 pm at the San Pedro Alcántara 1 Active Participation Center for Seniors.

Traditional Roscón de Reyes
5:30 pm at the San Pedro Alcántara 2 Active Participation Center for Seniors.

January 5

Three Wise Men of the East tour
From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
The tour will happen in vintage cars on the main streets of El Salto, El Ingenio, Guadalmina Alta and San Pedro Alcántara. Next, the Three Wise Men of the East visit the Aspandem residence in San Pedro Alcántara.

Great Parade of The Three Wise Men of the East
6:00 pm
Route: departure from Avenida Virgen del Rocío (J. Tineo roundabout), Boulevard San Pedro Alcántara, Calle Pepe Osorio, Avenida Oriental, Calle Revilla and avenue Pablo Ruiz Picasso.

Next, The Three Wise Men of the East will greet all attendees from the balcony of the Mayor’s Office in the Plaza de la Iglesia.

Conclusion

There’s plenty to see and to do on San Pedro Alcantara – and in the rest of Marbella – this season. The seniors of the city will certainly have a great time, as will the children, in particular during the time of the visit of the Three Wise Men of the East. And the whole family can enjoy parades, illumination, shows and even races! I think San Pedro Alcantara will have a great time this end of the year. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

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