Luminarias in Albuquerque

The city, along with ABQ Ride, will host a Luminaria Tour that will take you through Old Town, Albuquerque Country Club, and other holiday decorated spots.

Luminaria Tour December 24, 2008:
• 5:20 PM
• 5:45 PM
• 6:10 PM
• 6:50 PM
• 7:15 PM
• 7:40 PM

Tickets are going fast. As of December 16, 2008, there were only 545 tickets remaining. If you miss out on purchasing a ticket, you can still see the luminarias on your own.

To make your own luminarias

Supplies needed:
• Paper lunch bags
• Votive candles
• Sand
• Lighter or Fireplace Match

Steps:
• Fold down the edges of the paper bag
• Add enough sand to hold the bag down
• Add a votive candle
• Use a match or lighter to light it

You can get free sand courtesy of Buildology, located on Pan American (west side of I-25) between Comanche and Candelaria.

Read more about luminarias.