City of Eagle Pass to Host Candy Cane Christmas Parade and Festival de Luces Ceremony

(PRESS RELEASE) Eagle Pass, TX— City of Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. and the City Council would like to invite the public to attend their annual Christmas Parade and Festival de Luces Ceremony on Friday, December 3. The parade will begin at 6:30 pm and will travel through downtown on Main Street and end at San Juan Plaza. The Festival de Luces Ceremony will be held at the historical San Juan Plaza upon the conclusion of the parade. City of Eagle Pass staff along with local dignitaries will be present at this annual fun filled event.

The Festival de Luces will include an array of events that will kick-off the Christmas

Holiday Season in Eagle Pass. The schedule includes our Mayor’s Christmas Message, Official Announcement of City of Eagle Pass Coloring Contest and Essay Winners, Turning on Christmas Lights and Pictures with Santa Claus.

“The Festival de Luces is an event that many families look forward to during this joyful holiday season. It brings both nostalgia and innovation together for a wonderful Christmas experience to lift the spirit and uncover the hope for the holidays,” said George Antuna, City Manager for the City of Eagle Pass.

“This wonderful event is a great way to start off our holiday season. Come join us at our historical San Juan Plaza as we celebrate and enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Christmas lighting and decorations,” said Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. “The Christmas decorations at San Juan Plaza attract many local and out of town families to visit and take pictures at this breathtaking scenery.”