The prince square was once again the place chosen for the Christmas lighting of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in an event in which a good number of people gathered santacruceros and santacruceras who did not want to miss any detail.
Jadel, Claritzel and Chago Melián were some of the island singers who participated in the show Christmas classicstogether with the artist Tamara and Mario Falero, participant of The voice Kidsas well as the choir of the Virgen del Mar school.
As a novelty, this year the entire Rambla will be illuminated for the first time, from the municipal swimming pool to the Navy Command. There will also be light ceilings with color changes and photocall.
The lighting involves the installation of more than two million LED bulbs and a cost of 1,200,000 euros. The Christmas assembly will be launched, progressively, in all districts of the municipality until the first week of December.
Christmas in Santa Cruz for boys and girls
The capital’s City Council has organized a special program with more than 200 activities for all audiences (most of them free) in the five districts on the occasion of the Christmas and Three Kings holidays.
This year’s program includes an important novelty for the little ones in the house: on December 31, the Children’s New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in Plaza de la Candelaria. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., boys and girls will be able to enjoy numerous activities.
Also noteworthy is the traditional portal of the Living Nativity Scene, which will be inaugurated on December 12 in the Plaza de La Candelaria, which on this occasion will have larger dimensions.
The Christmas offer in the capital will begin this Thursday with the lighting and will be followed by musical and sporting events, exhibitions and markets, until the expected arrival of the Kings at the Stadium and the subsequent Parade on January 5.
Family concerts, theater and exhibitions, as well as storytelling, children’s workshops and a visit from Santa Claus complete the calendar of scheduled activities. Folklore parties and musical groups performing Christmas carols will energize the streets of Santa Cruz during the upcoming Christmas holidays.
CHRISTMAS MARKET AND GASTRO MARKET
The Christmas Market will open its doors from December 15 to January 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena will offer artisan and Christmas products.
From December 16 to January 6, gastronomy and music come together at the Gastro Navidad Market Fest, which will feature an extensive program of concerts, as well as its usual stands of specialized food.
Black Week Santa Cruz, from November 23 to 27, will bring special discounts in the commercial sector of the five districts. Likewise, there will be a complete program of activities that will start with the Full Moon on December 1, 2 and 3 and will include guided tours, a craft workshop and performances by Carnival groups.
The complete program of the Christmas and Three Kings holidays 2023-2024 can be consulted on the website fiestasdesantacruz.com.
