Albuquerque's Holiday Light Displays: Luminara to River of Lights

The city of Albuquerque in New Mexico is a great place to witness many light and holiday displays. Whether you live in the area or are visiting, there is always a place to go to check out the lights. With so much to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do! Read on for more information on the more popular places to indulge in some holiday spirit.

River of Lights

Rio Grande Botanic Visitors are invited to enjoy hundreds of thousands of holiday lights and displays at this walk-through light extravaganza. It is said to be New Mexico's biggest one. Each year new sculptures are added by Albuquerque BioPark artists. In addition to the thousands of twinkling lights, visitors can also enjoy live entertainment from different choirs, do holiday crafts with their children, and shop for unique holiday items at the gift shop. Food and drinks are also available for purchase. River of Lights guests can also take a buckboard ride at Heritage Farm. The River of Lights opens on November 24th and runs thru December 30th, and are closed on Dec. 24th and 25th. Admission is $6.00 for adults, $2.00 for children, and two years and under are free. While you are there, be sure to visit the G-scale model railroad located within the Botanic Garden. They are open from 6 to 9 pm from Wednesday through Sundays through December 30th. For more information on this spectacular event, visit their website at http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/educationlights.html.

Christmas Luminara Tour

The best the city of Albuquerque has to offer can be found through their Christmas luminara tour. Every year, the best districts of Albuquerque line their streets with brown paper bags fitted with tiny burning candles. You'll enjoy the best parts of the city when you get out and tour the Luminaras. This event always happens on Christmas Eve, December 24th, so the way is lighted for the Christ child. Come on out an enjoy the best districts in the city as they light their way up and down the streets! Located throughout the city of Albuquerque.

San Felipe de Neri Parish

This beautiful church, built back in 1793, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. During the holiday season, you can witness a beautiful candle display inside their church walls, as well as spiritual music sung form their choir. For more information you can call 505-243-4628. San Felipe de Neri Parish is located at Post Office Box 7007, in Albuquerque, New Mexico