The traditional celebration will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Local musicians and dance groups will perform on the Old Town Plaza gazebo, 200 N. Plaza Street NW,
“Henry's” Christmas tree it's made of 150 smaller trees and has been set up for over 50 years but this will be the last time it is assembled in its unique way.
But not all is lost.
While it may not be traditional, there are plenty of holiday lights to see across the state – all while adhering to New Mexico’s current health guidelines, which don’t allow more than five people to congregate.
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Old Town Christmas Tree
The lights on the Christmas tree in Old Town were turned on Dec. 4 – and it was celebrated virtually.
The Old Town Christmas Tree is one of the places families can see Christmas lights this holiday season while in the area. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)
Plaza Don Luis in Historic Old Town has hosted this Albuquerque tradition for over 25 years.