Festival de la Luz

There is no Festival of Lights in 2020, so we hold onto memories of years past with the hope that we may celebrate again in 2021. 

Costa Rica’s Festival de la Luz, a holiday parade through the heart of San José, typically fills the capital with holiday spirit. But not this year.

Thousands of Ticos gathered to watch lively performers, synchronized marching bands and decorative floats parade down the city's main avenue.

The country’s biggest holiday celebration, the Festival de la Luz, or Festival of Lights, started in 1996.

Costa Rica’s Festival de la Luz, a holiday parade through the heart of San José, filled the capital with holiday spirit on Saturday. Here are our favorite photos from the event.

Costa Rica's biggest holiday celebration, the Festival de la Luz, or Festival of Lights, takes place Saturday in San José.