Feel the holiday excitement in Las Cruces! Discover all the top festive events and activities with our guide. For both Las Cruces locals and visitors, our guide is the ultimate resource for holiday activities.
Popular during this season is the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts Winter Indian Market, where visitors can explore unique handcrafted art and cultural expressions from talented Native artists. Bringing the community together, the New Year’s Eve Celebration with Chile Drop features the distinctive tradition of dropping a giant chile at midnight, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. And the Fireworks and Torchlight Parade is something you definitely don't want to miss, lighting up the streets in a vibrant celebration. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Las Cruces New Year's Eve Chile Drop (Las Cruces) • 0.2 miles
A 19-foot chrome chile drop at midnight
Noche de Luminarias (Las Cruces) • 0.2 miles
Campus illuminated by thousands of luminarias
The Nutcracker Ballet (Las Cruces) • 0.4 miles
Visual archive of past Nutcracker productions
Christmas Eve on the Plaza: Luminarias and Carols (Las Cruces) • 2.8 miles
Thousands of luminarias illuminate the historic plaza.
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Historic district transformed for holiday celebrations
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