The History and Traditions of La Posada

November 30, 2022

A Mexican holiday tradition is returning to the Garden and adding an extra layer of magic to Las Noches de las Luminarias on Dec.18. La Posada will transport Garden visitors to Mexico, where it is celebrated, as they make their way through the Garden with singing...

The Valley’s Tastiest Festival Returns to Desert Botanical Garden in 2023

September 30, 2022

This article was written by food critic Howard Seftel. At last: The world feels like it’s finally beginning to awaken from a long Covid nightmare. Our lives pretty much shut down in March 2020. Now, almost three years, two vaccines and three boosters later, we can go...

Las Noches de las Luminarias | Through The Years

September 30, 2020

Since 1978, nearly 2 million Garden visitors have made Las Noches de las Luminarias a part of their holiday tradition. What began as an idea from former Executive Director Rodney Engard, Garden staff and volunteers to create a Southwestern holiday event that also was...

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The History and Traditions of La Posada

The Valley’s Tastiest Festival Returns to Desert Botanical Garden in 2023

Las Noches de las Luminarias | Through The Years