.Fiesta Navidena in San Jose

Dec 5, 2023

As the winter season comes to town like Santa Claus in his sleigh, San Jose launches one of many fiestas to celebrate the holidays. South Bay residents can attend a free Christmas-themed festival this Friday in San Jose’s Mexican Heritage Plaza. The five-hour event begins with a tree lighting ceremony, followed by an arts and crafts festival in La Plaza’s Gallery, with many chances to capture unique and artistic gifts for the whole family. Mariachi Azteca and Tres Souls will perform music for visitors, along with additional performances by Teatro Alebrijes and Los Lupenos de San Jose.

Fiesta Navidena

Fri, 5:30pm, Free

Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose

Tres Souls Highlight Reel

Grace Stetson

Born and raised in Sunnyvale, Grace Stetson is a freelance journalist and content strategist currently based in Santa Cruz. She mainly covers housing, development and homelessness for publications in Santa Cruz County, but additionally writes on arts and entertainment topics for publications across the greater Bay Area. When not working, you can find her at a local coffee shop, independent movie theater, or out on a hiking trail.