New Mexico Upcoming Events - 2011

[TigerLily24]

Renaissance Artsfaire - Nov. 5 and 6 in Las Cruces

Renaissance Artsfaire | The Arts in Las Cruces New Mexico | The Dona Ana Arts Council

Las Cruces Museum of Art, opening Nov. 4 - NASA|Art 50 Years of Exploration.

Exhibits | Museum of Art


2nd Annual William P. Fugelso Memorial Salute to the Armed Forces - Sunday, Nov. 13 in Las Cruces at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, corner of Griggs & Alameda. Features patriotic music from Las Cruces area choirs and choruses.

[Stanrice]

Day of the Dead — City of Albuquerque

I'm sure there will be many events for "Day of the Dead" throughout New Mexico, very interesting stuff...

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by Stanrice

Day of the Dead — City of Albuquerque

I'm sure there will be many events for "Day of the Dead" throughout New Mexico, very interesting stuff...

Weather permiting we will be going to the events: South Valley Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Marigold Parade.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

If anyone doesn't know, Dias de los Muertos is a Mexican/New Mexican holiday in which loved ones who have passed on are remembered in a festive way. Parade starts at 4 at the Bernalillo Sheriff's Sub Station (Cento Familiar and Isleta) and ends at Westside Community Center, where there will be music and a display of altars (ofrendas) as well as food and art vendors. Event at Community Center goes until 8 p.m.


Parade Route and Public Parking Map: South Valley Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Marigold Parade


Two threads here on City-Data with some photo's and video:

https://www.city-data.com/forum/albuq...bq-2010-a.html

https://www.city-data.com/forum/albuq...ld-parade.html

Rich

[Poncho_NM]

Luminaria Tour

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Enjoy an annual New Mexican tradition without worrying about parking, driving through snow, annoying traffic delays or wasting gas. Let ABQ Ride take you through a twinkling wonderland in Old Town, a festively-adorned Albuquerque Country Club and other hot spots decked out for the holiday like the Los Altos neighborhood. Tickets go on sale at midnight on November 25th. Tickets maybe purchases online as well as at a designated ticket office downtown.

This year the Luminaria Tour will depart from the Albuquerque Convention Center. All tour goers are encouraged to use the parking structure located east of the Convention Center.

Bring the entire family to enjoy this ever-growing family tradition. Rain or shine we will be there. Come and join the fun!

Tours leave at 5:20pm, 5:45pm, 6:10pm, 6:50pm, 7:15pm, and 7:40pm.

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Event Information

Dates: December 24, 2011
Time: 5:20pm-7:40pm
Admission: Adults $3, Children ages 10-18 and Seniors $1.70.

Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd St NW
Phone: 768-4575
More Info: http://www.cabq.gov/transit/special-...luminaria-tour

From: Luminaria Tour - Events - Albuquerque, New Mexico

[Poncho_NM]

River of Lights



Enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico's largest walk-through light show! Closed December 24 and 25. Each year's show unveils ingenious new sculptures and stunning displays made by Albuquerque BioPark artists and craftsmen. Many evenings feature live entertainment and the G-scale model railroad. On select evenings, a FREE park-and-ride from the Zoo will be available. Closed December 24 and 25.



Event Information

Dates: November 26-December 30, 2011
Time: 6-9pm
Admission: Adults $8, Children 3-13 $4, Children under 2 Free

Botanic Gardens - ABQ BioPark
2601 Central Ave NW
Neighborhood: Old Town
Phone: 848-7182
River of Lights — City of Albuquerque


INFO FROM: River of Lights - Events - Albuquerque, New Mexico