Las Luces del Mar, A Christmas Festival is an annual faith-based celebration, which focuses on the unity of the church and the reason for the Christmas season, which is the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are keeping Christ in CHRISTmas. The festival is FREE to the entire community and is held on Shoreline Boulevard in downtown Corpus Christi. This FREE Christmas festival features Christian artists and musicians, Praise and Worship bands from local churches, children’s activity areas, and food and gift vendors. Shake the Nation, the Worship Band for Bay Area Fellowship is one of the evening’s main entertainers. “We are happy that we can participate in this community event.” states Pastor Bil Cornelius.
The 3rd Annual Las Luces Christmas Festival heralds in the Christmas season with an inter-denominational prayer performed in unity by local church and spiritual leaders over the City of Corpus Christi, City Leaders, and the community. The evening is designed to bring forth the spirit of unity and faith for the enrichment of our community.
“I am hoping many Christians will join us in being the living visible light of Christ at the Las Luces del Mar celebration. This Ecumenical gathering is a wonderful opportunity to remind our community that the true meaning of Christmas is the awesome mystery of God made man in
Christ Jesus. He is the light and fullness of revelation.”
–Fr. Bob Dunn, Parish Priest, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
This year, the Marina Bayfront will sparkle with Floating Prayer Water Lanterns that will illuminate the Marina Bayfront unlike anything ever before seen in Corpus Christi. Lanterns can be personalized with handwritten prayers and wishes. The lanterns will be released by families/individuals into the shimmering waters. This inspirational event will warm your heart and touch your spirit! Floating Prayer Lanterns are available for purchase for $10 each and benefit the Las Luces del Mar Christmas Festival and the Asian Cultures Museum.
The Downtown Marina and Shoreline Boulevard provide the perfect setting for this glorious evening, so bundle up and bring out the entire family! We invite everyone to join us for an amazing evening in Corpus Christi as we celebrate the reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and lift up our City, Corpus Christi, in one night of unity as members of one body, ”The Body of Christ”