Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the most festive moments in San Fernando this holiday season. Our guide presents all the essential events and activities that transform this city in Cádiz during these special dates.
The historic center of San Fernando comes alive with its traditional Christmas market in Plaza del Rey, where artisanal stalls and local gastronomy blend with the festive atmosphere. From the Main Church to Calle Real, you'll find traditional nativity scenes, festive lighting, and cultural performances that reflect the island's customs. The city's public spaces fill with music and celebrations that connect with the traditions of the Bay of Cádiz.
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San Fernando Holiday Light Displays
Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Plaza del Rey
- What to Expect
- Christmas tree lighting ceremony led by the mayor and David Palomar.
- Description
- The lighting of the Christmas tree in Plaza del Rey is a highlighted event that inaugurates San Fernando's holiday programming. The mayor and local artist David Palomar will preside over the ceremony, followed by Anabel Rivera's performance.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Plaza del Rey
Nativity Scene Exhibition at the Town Hall
- What to Expect
- Nativity scene exhibition at the Town Hall.
- Description
- The Municipal Nativity Scene is an exhibition of nativity scenes located in the Town Hall of San Fernando, where beautiful Christmas creations can be admired.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Nativity Scene Exhibition at the Town Hall
San Fernando Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Stay of the Magi at San Romualdo Castle
- What to Expect
- Carefully decorated period setting with recreations in the castle's patio and chapel.
- Description
- The Estancia de los Reyes Magos in Castillo San Romualdo is a Christmas event that recreates the time of the three wise men. It will be inaugurated on Tuesday, December 26, with a musical performance by the group Dance to Feel. The castle's decoration includes recreations in the patio and chapel, where an alchemist creates gold, incense, and myrrh. Children and young people with special needs will have priority access and tickets will be issued to avoid queues.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Stay of the Magi at San Romualdo Castle
Santa's Parade
- What to Expect
- Parade through the streets of San Fernando with Disney dolls and candy distribution.
- Description
- The Cabalgata de Papá Noel is a Christmas event that will parade through the streets of San Fernando with Disney dolls, Dance Too fell dance group, batucada, and charanga. Santa Claus will distribute thousands of candies from a beautiful carriage.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Santa's Parade
Christmas Proclamation and Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Cultural and religious event with a concert by the Chamber Orchestra of Santa Cecilia.
- Description
- The Pregón de Navidad and the Christmas concert are a solemn and musical event celebrating the birth of Jesus with emotional words and classical music.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Christmas Proclamation and Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at the Real Teatro de las Cortes
- What to Expect
- Classical Christmas works performed by the Coral de San Fernando and the Orquesta de Cámara de Sevilla.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at the Real Teatro de las Cortes features works from Camile Saint-Saëns' Oratorio de Navidad, including "The Annunciation of the Shepherds" and "Adeste Fideles," performed by the Coral de San Fernando and the Orquesta de Cámara de Sevilla.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Christmas Concert at the Real Teatro de las Cortes
San Fernando Other Holiday Activities
Arrival of the Magi by Helicopter
- What to Expect
- Arrival by helicopter and tour in a convertible bus.
- Description
- The arrival of the Magi in a helicopter is an exciting event that starts early with the arrival at the Bahía Sur Stadium stands. Families can live this moment directly from 10:00 hours. After that, the Magi will tour the neighborhoods in a convertible bus and finally, at 18:00 hours, the Grand Parade of Illusion will begin.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Arrival of the Magi by Helicopter
Magi's Tour in an Open-Top Bus
- What to Expect
- Festive tour with thematic floats and Grand Parade.
- Description
- The Recorrido de los Reyes Magos in a convertible bus is a festive journey where the Three Wise Men tour the neighborhoods of San Fernando in a convertible bus, accompanied by thematic floats and a Grand Parade of Illusion.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Magi's Tour in an Open-Top Bus
Royal Herald's Parade
- What to Expect
- Letter collection and parade with iconic characters.
- Description
- The Heraldo Real parade in San Fernando collects letters to the Three Wise Men from the city's children. The parade starts at Reyes Católicos and passes through iconic streets like Arenal, León Herrero, Rotonda Hornos Púnicos, and ends at the Castillo de San Romualdo.
- Where
- San Fernando | More Info : Royal Herald's Parade