Event
Las Posadas
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Pecos NHP Visitor CenterDates & Times
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This evening offers visitor a more traditional Las Posadas experience. Horse-drawn wagon rides will begin at 5:00 p.m. The procession will begin at the remnants of the 18 th century church and convento at 6:00 p.m. and wind down the trail to the visitor center with the group singing traditional hymns and holiday songs in both English and Spanish. More than 3,500 farolitos will illuminate the trail. Free hot beverages and biscochitos will be served at the event tent.
In Spanish, las posadas means “inns” or “shelters,” and represents the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and their search for shelter. St. Anthony’s Parish in Pecos carries on this northern New Mexico tradition every December. Pecos National Historical Park will be just one stop during this novena, or nine-day event. Parking will be different and more substantial this year to better accommodate and serve the growing number of visitors attending this event.
Free visitor parking will be located at the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Posse – Rodeo Grounds, immediately south of the Village of Pecos, near mile-marker 5 on the west side of Hwy. 63. Limited handicapped parking will be available at the park visitor center. There will be free school bus shuttles to take visitors to and from the park visitor center and parking area. Gates to the parking area open at 5:00 p.m. and buses will begin taking visitors to both events immediately. The last visitor shuttle from the rodeo grounds to the visitor center will leave both evenings at 7:00 p.m. There is no other parking available at Pecos National Historical Park. Please note, these events are almost entirely outdoors; appropriate winter clothing and flashlights are highly recommended. The Western National Parks Association bookstore will be open for the evening and will be offering a holiday sale.
Reservation or Registration: No
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