The 2026 Christmas season in San Fernando will feature a grand “Christmas Castle” at the City Hall facade, an expanded Royal Page's residence, and a new format for the Three Kings' Parade, with the Royal Herald's procession moved forward to January 3rd.
The primary objective of this initiative, presented by the councilors for Commerce and Event Infrastructure, is to increase visitor numbers to the historic center during one of the year's busiest commercial and hospitality periods.
The facade intervention will include a themed access bridge, recreated walls, balustrades, large format trees, and decorated perimeter fencing, along with ornamental lighting on balconies and windows featuring plant garlands and warm-toned fairy lights.
Inside the building, the Royal Page's Residence will be expanded to improve organization and capacity, occupying more areas of the City Hall, including the main staircase, to accommodate the thousands of families who visit annually.
Plaza del Rey will host part of the programming, with the Christmas tree and enhanced lighting in front of the City Hall. Santa Claus's House will be open until December 25th with a themed outdoor garden, and after that date, the space will host the Royal Herald.
The Three Kings' Parade will debut a new format with a unique narrative thread, centered around the making of candies and toys, and the arrival of the Three Kings. It will feature three themed floats—Candy Factory, Toy Factory, and Camels—and five dedicated to the Star of the East, the Royal Herald, and the three Kings, incorporating three-dimensional elements and stage effects.
The advance of the Royal Herald and Star of the East Parade to January 3rd, alongside the official letter reception on January 4th, aims to distribute programming and allow for adjustments in case of adverse weather conditions, as explained by the Councilor for Event Infrastructure.
These actions are part of the local government's strategy to enhance the center's appeal during Christmas. In the previous edition, Santa Claus's House received 9,500 visitors, the Royal Page's Residence nearly 5,000, and the municipal Nativity scene over 35,000 people.
