Fundraiser to Keep the Las Posadas Tradition Alive in Old Town
A night of cocktails and entertainment to raise money for traditional
Mary and Joseph reenactment
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—
What:
El Fandango celebrates 60 years of tradition with a night of cocktails and entertainment to raise money for the annual Las Posadas procession through Old Town. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by contacting Connie at 619-298-2860 or Connie_ElFandango@yahoo.com.
Who:
El Fandango Mexican Restaurant
When:
Saturday, November 6, 2010
5:30 p.m. Cocktails in Cantina
6:00 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment
Where:
El Fandango Restaurant
2734 Calhoun St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Background
This year marks the 60th consecutive year that Las Posadas has occurred in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Las Posadas is a reenactment of the centuries-old Mexican tradition of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The tradition, which originates in Spain, symbolizes the trials that Mary and Joseph suffered when trying to find a place to stay where Jesus could be born. Las Posadas begins December 16 and ends December 25. Traditionally, different families in a community will each volunteer a night between these dates to act as innkeepers and have the Posada held at their home. Each stop typically includes a nativity scene, prayers, carols and other festivities. In Old Town, Las Posadas is acted out in a one-night event through the historic park and includes nine different stops throughout the plaza.
About El Fandango Restaurant
El Fandango is a historically interpretive restaurant that combines authentic turn of the century Mexican food with live entertainment and great drink specials to create the perfect ambience for San Diego natives and tourists alike. Located in the heart of the Old Town San Diego State Historical Park, El Fandango is within walking distance of all of Old Town’s shopping and attractions. For more information visit: http://elfandangorestaurant.com/.
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