On December 24 at 5:00 p.m. the lullaby of the Child God is celebrated, next to the Kiosk of the Zenea Garden, in front of the Belen portal of the Monumental Nativity. This tradition is kept alive thanks to the hundreds of visitors who come every year.
Querétaro is made of its traditions, so at Christmas there are also events and activities for all families to enjoy. There are centuries-old rituals that have been sustained for generations, and that today continue to contribute to the magic of this era.
There is no better place to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere than the Historic Center. Throughout the month of December you will be able to enjoy the different activities related to Christmas, New Year and Three Kings Day.
Traditionally on December 23 the historic Christmas parade is celebrated. It is the last stage of the Carrito de la Posada parade, which previously began on December 16. These routes illuminate the main streets of the Center for the enjoyment of young and old.
On December 24th in the afternoon, the lullaby of the Child God is celebrated next to the Kiosk of the Zenea Garden, in front of the Bethlehem portal of the Monumental Nativity Scene. Authorities of the Board of Trustees of the Festivals of the State of Querétaro, in the company of society, sing to the son of God, about to be born in the hearts of all. Hours later, at 7:00 p.m., the Biblical Floats procession begins, a tradition that will be 195 years old this year.
For those who visit these events, it is important to remember that there is a wide range of restaurants, bars, cafes, as well as stalls typical of the Christmas fair that are located in this area every year for the enjoyment of attendees.
The Biblical Floats and the Lullaby of the Child Jesus are traditions that live in the sentimental memory of the people of Queretaro. A meeting point between generations, families, tourists, all united by a universal event that frames the transition between one year and another. This is how the magic of Christmas overflows in every corner of Querétaro.
