ABQ RIDE’s 60th Annual Luminaria Tour
Passengers take an approximately 45-minute bus ride through Old Town and the Country Club area to view holiday luminarias. The tour begins and ends at the Albuquerque Convention Center, with riders remaining on the bus throughout the entire trip. Photography is welcome during the ride.
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When
Tickets
$1.50; children ages 12 and under are free. Accompanied children can board without a ticket.
Hours
Four departures: 5:30 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Food & Drink
Passengers may bring drinks in containers with lids, such as coffee or hot chocolate, and small bottles of water; food, open containers, and alcohol are not allowed on the buses.
Parking
The page recommends the Convention Center Eastside Parking Structure, with a $10.00 parking rate, and also describes Civic Plaza parking and free parking for disabled and special-needs individuals at the Marquette Lot. Roads near the Convention Center may be closed; allow extra time for parking and walking. The tour section also gives driving directions to the Civic Plaza underground parking structure and describes free disability parking at 3rd and Marquette.
Accessibility
All tour buses are ADA compliant for persons with disabilities, and the Convention Center has wheelchair access.
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Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online promptly when sales open; the tour typically sells out within a few hours, and tickets are not sold by phone or at the box office.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure, allowing extra time for parking and walking because nearby roads may be closed.
- Use the Convention Center Eastside Parking Structure and approach from Broadway and Marquette; parking is listed at $10.
- Bring only lidded drinks or small bottles of water; food, open containers, and alcohol are prohibited on buses.
- Use Convention Center restrooms before boarding, since buses have no bathrooms and passengers remain onboard for the approximately 45-minute ride.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 12 and under may ride free when accompanied by a supervisor.
- Tickets go on sale online on Black Friday.
- The tour runs rain or shine.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can passengers get off the bus to walk around during the tour?
No, buses do not stop to let people off to walk around during the tour.
Will the tour run if it rains or snows?
Yes, the tour runs rain or shine.
Can tickets be transferred or refunded?
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are fully transferable and can be printed or emailed to another person without requiring a name change.
Can you bring food or drinks onto the bus?
Drinks with a lid such as coffee or hot chocolate and small bottles of water are permitted, but food, open liquid containers, and alcohol are not allowed.
Are there bathrooms on the buses?
No, there are no bathrooms on the buses, but restrooms are available inside the Convention Center before departure.
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