San Fernando Cathedral will host its annual La Gran Posada on Sunday, December 19, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend this event, one of the oldest Christmas traditions dating back to colonial times.
It will start in Milam Park (across from Market Square), then winds its way to the cathedral, where the large crowd is welcomed with singing and a party.
The route for La Gran Posada is as follows:
6:00 p.m. – Milam Park, prayer service
6:30 p.m. – Depart Milam Park
6:40 p.m. – Mi Tierra Restaurant
6:50 p.m. – La Margarita Restaurant
7:10 p.m. – Spanish Governor’s Palace
7:20 p.m. – San Antonio City Hall
7:40 p.m. – Bexar County Courthouse
8:00 p.m. – San Fernando Cathedral for prayer and Christmas music
Immediately following the prayer service there will be a piñata party for the children in La Plaza de la Cruz.