The Villa de Mazo Town Hall invites you to welcome Christmas 2024 with its highlight event: the Christmas Lights Switch-On. This magical moment will take place on Thursday, December 5, starting at 5:00 PM at Plaza Pedro Pérez Díaz. A children's parade to the rhythm of batucada, performances by the dance school, Christmas carols, and the Rondalla de Lo Divino will accompany a program full of music, parades, and activities that will light up not only the streets of the town but also the hearts of all attendees.
Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas with Villa de Mazo's festive program: craft workshops, an exciting car race, and the spectacular Three Kings Parade are just some of the highlights awaiting you this holiday season.
Villa de Mazo Christmas Program 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
7:00 PM: Presentation of the 5th Subida Hoyo de Mazo at the Centro de la Cultura Andares.
Friday, November 29, 2024
7:30 PM: Presentation of the book El Soldado John Lee y Villa de Mazo by Óscar Jesús Fumero Méndez at the Museo Casa Roja.
Free entry until capacity is reached. Reservations at 628014138. Each attendee will receive a free copy.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
11:00 AM: Show Cooking with Mercedes Carmona Calero in the kitchen of the Municipal Market.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Christmas Gathering Empieza la Navidad en Villa de Mazo.
Activities include games, crafts, Brick Zone educational workshops, local product sales, and Christmas items. Performances by Duo Chévere and Grupo Gaitero El Cepillao outside the Municipal Market.
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Christmas Lights Switch-On
5:00 PM: Children's parade from Plaza del Corpus to Plaza Pedro Pérez Díaz with batucada.
6:00 PM: Performance by the Maika Lerin Dance School and Ludoteca Aika children's musical with Disney characters.
6:30 PM: Christmas carols by the Folklore Ensemble Aula de Folclore del Mayor.
7:00 PM: Performance by Rondalla de Lo Divino from Villa de Mazo.
8:00 PM: Concert by Plátano Swing.
Friday, December 6, 2024
3:30 PM: Administrative checks for the 5th Subida Hoyo de Mazo at Centro de la Cultura Andares.
4:00 PM: Technical checks on Calle Maximiliano Pérez Díaz.
7:30 PM: Briefing for drivers and co-drivers at Centro de la Cultura Andares.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
8:00 AM: Closed park opening for the 5th Subida Hoyo de Mazo.
9:15 AM: Road closure.
10:00 AM: Start of the first participant (official training), followed by the races and awards ceremony at Centro de la Cultura Andares.
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM: Commercial and Craft Christmas Market at the Municipal Market.
11:00 AM: Performance by Parranda Seis y Media with local product tastings.
11:30 AM: Wine tasting by Bodega Mergus.
7:00 PM: Christmas neighborhood gathering at Centro de la Cultura Andares with music by Walter.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11:00 AM: Show Cooking with Josué from Gastro-Bar El Altillo at the Municipal Market.
Monday, December 9, 2024
All day: Start of the 2024-2025 Christmas Campaign in local shops (ends January 5, 2025).
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
7:00 PM: Opening of the art exhibition 20 Years of Brushstrokes by Amigos Pintores de Las Breñas at Museo Casa Roja.
The exhibition will remain open until March 11, 2025.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00 AM: 15th 3x3 Chess Tournament at the Municipal Sports Pavilion.
7:00 PM: Christmas Festival El Duende de la Navidad with the Children's and Youth Choir of Villa de Mazo at Centro de la Cultura Andares.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
9:00 AM: MTB Campeoncitos race at Llano del Calvario circuit.
10:00 AM: MTB Campeones race.
11:00 AM: Christmas pastry workshop to make roscones de reyes with Zulay at the Municipal Market.
6:00 PM: Magic Festival Creador de Sueños: Conexión with David de la Torre at Centro de la Cultura Andares.
Monday, December 16, 2024
12:00 PM: Theater performance Las Viajeras del Tiempo at Casa de la Cultura.
7:30 PM: Christmas carols at Plaza Marina.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
5:00 PM: Opening of the Christmas Market, which will remain open until December 21 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
7:00 PM: Christmas Dance Gala at the Sports Pavilion.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
6:00 PM: Movie evening featuring A Christmas Carol at Casa de la Cultura.
7:00 PM: Musical performance at the Christmas Market on Avenida Constitución.
Friday, December 20, 2024
10:00 AM: Christmas carols and parade through the town center by students from CEIP Princesa Arecida, ending at Plaza Pedro Pérez Díaz.
5:00 PM: 2nd Christmas Cross-Country Race of Villa de Mazo 2024, for categories ranging from Sub 8 to Sub 18, starting and finishing at Plaza del Corpus.
Inflatable attractions: Available for children at Plaza del Corpus.
6:00 PM: Christmas carols by the Children's and Youth Choir of Villa de Mazo at the Senior Residence.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Christmas Orientation Route, starting and finishing at the Municipal Market.
7:00 PM: Canary Wrestling match between Club de Lucha San Blas and Club de Lucha Tijarafe Candelaria at the Municipal Sports Pavilion.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
11:00 AM: Show Cooking by Josué from Gastro-Bar El Altillo in the kitchen of the Municipal Market.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Inflatable attractions for children outside the Municipal Market.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Start of Christmas Camp: Held at CEIP Princesa Arecida for registered children in the municipality. The camp runs Monday to Friday until January 3, 2025 (excluding December 25 and January 1). For information and registration, contact the Department of Culture starting
December 16.
9:30 PM: Inauguration of the Nativity Scene by Asociación Nuevo Surco at the Cultural Center of La Rosa.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
5:30 PM and 7:30 PM: Celebration of Midnight Mass (Misa del Gallo) at the parish churches of Santo Domingo and San Blas, featuring Christmas carols by Rondalla de Lo Divino and offerings from the Shepherds' Dance (Baile de los Pastorcitos).
Sunday, January 5, 2025
4:00 PM: Arrival of the Three Wise Men at La Palma Airport.
6:00 PM: Presentation of the keys to the Three Wise Men at Plaza Pedro Pérez Díaz, followed by the Parade through the main streets.
6:30 PM: Adoration of the Christ Child at San Blas Church, with performances by Rondalla de Lo Divino and the Shepherds' Dance.
Special Christmas Reading Workshops:
These workshops are designed for children to encourage the habit of reading in a festive atmosphere. They will take place on November 25, December 2, 9, and 16, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
"El Rincón de Alonsín" Literary Space Sessions:
Literature enthusiasts can enjoy these special sessions on November 28, December 12, and 19, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Christmas Craft Workshops:
These workshops, focusing on Christmas decorations for children and adults, are exclusively for residents and will run from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Activities include:
Patchwork: December 4.
Macramé: November 21.
Recycling Materials: November 26, December 3 and 9.
Handmade Dolls: November 28, December 10 and 12.
Leatherwork: November 29.
Sewing: December 11 and 13.