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Throwback: The Festival de la Luz in San José

The Tico Times - December 24, 2020

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.

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Costa Rica cancels its biggest year-end parade due to pandemic

The Tico Times - May 28, 2020

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.

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PHOTOS: The 2019 Festival de la Luz in San José

Nate Doughty - December 15, 2019

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

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Pic of the Day: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - December 13, 2019

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

Costa Rica

Festival de la Luz parades through San José

Alejandro Zúñiga - December 16, 2018

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.

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Costa Rica’s Festival de la Luz to take over San José Saturday

The Tico Times - December 12, 2015

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

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