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Las Posadas Portland – Latin American Traditional Holidays Celebration On December 13 At Director Park - 12/05/25

 

 

Las Posadas Portland – Latin American Traditional Holidays Celebration

Where the Journey Finds its Home: Portland's First Las Posadas Navideñas 

 

Note from Downtown Portland Clean & Safe: Downtown Portland Clean and Safe, alongside Lara Media and MOYPA, is proud to present Portland's first Las Posadas Navideñas celebration. Below is a press release from Lara Media. 

 

Portland, OR—December 13, 2025—The days grow short, but our community light shines brightest. Join us for Las Posadas Navideñas, Portland’s first celebration of its kind—a luminous, family-friendly event designed to honor the warmth, culture, and shared journey that defines us. 

 

This is more than a festival; it’s a living story. Rooted in centuries-old Mexican and Latin American  customs, we transform Downtown Portland into a vibrant gathering, a procession of hope and belonging that welcomes a toda la gente (everyone), no matter where their path began. 

 

Date: December 13, 2025 
Location: Director Park, Downtown Portland 
Presented by: Downtown Portland Clean and Safe, Lara Media Services, and MOYPA 

 

The word posada means inn or lodging, and traditionally posadas are a celebration of the Christmas story. Traditional posadas take place on nine nights from December 16 to 24 and commemorate the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph’s search for a place to stay where Jesus could be born. Today almost any party or event held around Christmas is called a posada. Posadas in Mexico feature hot food and drinks, sweets, music, and piñatas.

 

Why We Gather: Celebrating Identity and Resilience 

 

Las Posadas traditionally mark a journey, and in Portland, we reclaim that tradition to celebrate the resilience and heart of our immigrant communities. It’s a moment to honor the ancestral traditions that connect us, celebrating the diversity and shared humanity that allow our community to thrive. 

 

We fill the city with the vibrant colors, rhythmic music, and delicious flavors of Latin America, proving that inclusion and cultural pride are the true spirit of the holidays. 

 

Join us to illuminate downtown Portland with unity and joy. 

 

What to Expect: Music, Culture, and Puro Corazón 

 

Our event is crafted to connect families, lift local voices, and create economic empowerment for our artists and entrepreneurs. 

 

      1. Las Poderosas Pavilion 

  • ​This is the heart of creativity and strength. Poderosas (powerful women) entrepreneurs lead artful businesses, celebrating the beauty of Latinx culture and indigenous art through every handmade artesanía. This dedicated space provides a platform for local businesses and artists to truly thrive. (Supported by the Poderosas Pavilion Sponsorship opportunities). 

      2. The Grand Procession & Entertainment

  • Experience the powerful rhythm and color of our heritage. Rooted in customs that tell a story, our celebration fills the park with music, shared joy, and cultural connection. (Opportunities supported by Entertainment Sponsorship).

       3. The Kids’ Area 

  • Designed for the next generation, this area is where our youngest members connect with their roots through fun, interactive engagement and shared joy. 

       4. Food, Community & Buen Provecho 

  • Gathering around incredible food is how we share our culture. Experience the authentic flavors and aromas of Latin American food, connecting families through culinary traditions. 

Building a Stronger Future, Together 

 

By attending Las Posadas Navideñas, you are doing more than celebrating; you are supporting a vital community movement. Your presence helps us keep ancestral traditions alive for new generations and reinforces community engagement across Portland. We believe that celebrating culture is essential to achieving holistic well-being and community prosperity.

 

This is where identity is affirmed, and our community finds its light.

 

For More information visit:
https://lasposadasportland.com/
https://moypa.org/las-posadas/
https://www.instagram.com/lasposadasportland
https://www.facebook.com/LasPosadasPortland/

 

Or write to us: contact@laramedia.com

Las Posadas Portland – Latin American Traditional Holidays Celebration On December 13 At Director Park - 12/05/25

 

 

Las Posadas Portland – Latin American Traditional Holidays Celebration

Where the Journey Finds its Home: Portland's First Las Posadas Navideñas 

 

Note from Downtown Portland Clean & Safe: Downtown Portland Clean and Safe, alongside Lara Media and MOYPA, is proud to present Portland's first Las Posadas Navideñas celebration. Below is a press release from Lara Media. 

 

Portland, OR—December 13, 2025—The days grow short, but our community light shines brightest. Join us for Las Posadas Navideñas, Portland’s first celebration of its kind—a luminous, family-friendly event designed to honor the warmth, culture, and shared journey that defines us. 

 

This is more than a festival; it’s a living story. Rooted in centuries-old Mexican and Latin American  customs, we transform Downtown Portland into a vibrant gathering, a procession of hope and belonging that welcomes a toda la gente (everyone), no matter where their path began. 

 

Date: December 13, 2025 
Location: Director Park, Downtown Portland 
Presented by: Downtown Portland Clean and Safe, Lara Media Services, and MOYPA 

 

The word posada means inn or lodging, and traditionally posadas are a celebration of the Christmas story. Traditional posadas take place on nine nights from December 16 to 24 and commemorate the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph’s search for a place to stay where Jesus could be born. Today almost any party or event held around Christmas is called a posada. Posadas in Mexico feature hot food and drinks, sweets, music, and piñatas.

 

Why We Gather: Celebrating Identity and Resilience 

 

Las Posadas traditionally mark a journey, and in Portland, we reclaim that tradition to celebrate the resilience and heart of our immigrant communities. It’s a moment to honor the ancestral traditions that connect us, celebrating the diversity and shared humanity that allow our community to thrive. 

 

We fill the city with the vibrant colors, rhythmic music, and delicious flavors of Latin America, proving that inclusion and cultural pride are the true spirit of the holidays. 

 

Join us to illuminate downtown Portland with unity and joy. 

 

What to Expect: Music, Culture, and Puro Corazón 

 

Our event is crafted to connect families, lift local voices, and create economic empowerment for our artists and entrepreneurs. 

 

      1. Las Poderosas Pavilion 

  • ​This is the heart of creativity and strength. Poderosas (powerful women) entrepreneurs lead artful businesses, celebrating the beauty of Latinx culture and indigenous art through every handmade artesanía. This dedicated space provides a platform for local businesses and artists to truly thrive. (Supported by the Poderosas Pavilion Sponsorship opportunities). 

      2. The Grand Procession & Entertainment

  • Experience the powerful rhythm and color of our heritage. Rooted in customs that tell a story, our celebration fills the park with music, shared joy, and cultural connection. (Opportunities supported by Entertainment Sponsorship).

       3. The Kids’ Area 

  • Designed for the next generation, this area is where our youngest members connect with their roots through fun, interactive engagement and shared joy. 

       4. Food, Community & Buen Provecho 

  • Gathering around incredible food is how we share our culture. Experience the authentic flavors and aromas of Latin American food, connecting families through culinary traditions. 

Building a Stronger Future, Together 

 

By attending Las Posadas Navideñas, you are doing more than celebrating; you are supporting a vital community movement. Your presence helps us keep ancestral traditions alive for new generations and reinforces community engagement across Portland. We believe that celebrating culture is essential to achieving holistic well-being and community prosperity.

 

This is where identity is affirmed, and our community finds its light.

 

For More information visit:
https://lasposadasportland.com/
https://moypa.org/las-posadas/
https://www.instagram.com/lasposadasportland
https://www.facebook.com/LasPosadasPortland/

 

Or write to us: contact@laramedia.com