The Latino Cultural Center presents the “Posada” festival celebrating twenty-one years

December 12, 2024
The Latino Cultural Center presents the “Posada” festival from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The free festival returns for its twenty-first year at the Latino Cultural Center (LCC). All activities are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

The word “posada” means “shelter” or “lodging” in Spanish. This celebration recreates Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Posadas are held on each of the nine nights leading up to Christmas, from December 16 to 24. Traditionally, people form a procession and sing carols, visiting several neighborhood homes where they are denied entrance. One home is designated as the “inn” each night, and when the procession reaches that home, the hosts welcome them in for a Posadas party which includes music, dancing and holiday festivities.

In the spirit of this Latin American tradition, the LCC will hold its annual Posada. Patrons are invited to gather at LCC plaza at 3 p.m. to participate. The procession will go around the facility and return to the main plaza entrance where carolers will be welcomed, and the performances will begin.

A schedule of activities and performances can be found below. Performers of the festival include Rondalla Romantica de Dallas, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklórico and Our Lady of Lourdes matachines group. Children can enjoy a craft activity and other surprises.

12 p.m. Workshop activity
1 p.m. Holiday Marionette Show
2 p.m. Rondalla Romantica de Dallas Performance
3 p.m. Alegre Ballet Folklórico Performance
3:45 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Matachines Performance
About the Latino Cultural Center

The Latino Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts & Culture. The mission of the Latino Cultural Center is to serve as a catalyst for the preservation, development and promotion of Latino arts and culture in Dallas. The Center is located at 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas, Texas 75204 and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

For additional information please call 214-671-0045 or visit our web site at lcc.dallasculture.org.