The Government of Paraguay, through the Office of the First Lady and other institutions, will hold the grand Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Sunday, 30 November 2025, in front of López Palace in Asunción. The event is part of “Christmas Blossoms in Paraguay” (La Navidad Florece en Paraguay). This aims to rekindle the Christmas spirit in the historic centre of Paraguay’s capital. Additionally, bringing thousands of families together for a night full of art, tradition, and celebration.
The main event will take place in front of the López Palace and will feature 150 artists on stage. The artists will perform a programme combining music, theatre, popular expressions, and technology. The central part of the ceremony will be the lighting of the great Christmas tree.
An acknowledgement of national talent
In leading weeks, over 30 master craftsmen and their families worked on creating pieces of wood, natural fibre, and design details that highlight the flowers of our country. This process of artisanal creation serves as an acknowledgement of national talent. Additionally, it gives an opportunity to generate employment for families dedicated to traditional crafts.
The day’s events will include a living Nativity scene, a Christmas market featuring artisans and cuisine, in addition to artistic performances for all ages. The activity is part of the comprehensive programme for the revitalisation of the historic centre. This has been promoted since August 2023 and seeks to restore the downtown area to its character as a safe, vibrant, and public space.
The moment of the lighting will be accompanied by a drone show that will illuminate the sky with a choreographed display. Subsequently, the group Tierra Adentro will offer a concert on the coastal stage, closing the evening with a musical performance designed for families to enjoy together. With this combination of technology, popular art, and national music, the event offers a modern Christmas experience without losing its cultural roots.
Transportations and safety measures
To guarantee safe and orderly access to the Christmas Tree lighting, the organisers have arranged for free, secure parking at the Port of Asunción. This is allowing families to comfortably reach the downtown area. Furthermore, at the end of the event, the “Búho” night bus service lines will be available. The buses will be departing from the corner of Colon and Presidente Franco starting from 22:00. This offers a safe return option for those travelling home by public transport. This measure is part of the inter-institutional effort to promote safe mobility during mass events.
The area surrounding the López Palace and the Costanera will be overseen by a special operation for order, cleaning, security, traffic, and assistance. These measures will be coordinated between the Office of the First Lady, the Municipality of Asunción, the National Police, the Municipal Traffic Police. Additionally, with the Fire Brigade, the Secretariat of Culture, the National Secretariat of Tourism, the Ministry of Childhood, and other institutions.
Perpetuating traditions with Christmas Tree lighthing
The now-traditional lighting of the Christmas Tree for all people in Paraguay seeks to consolidate itself as an annual milestone for civic gathering. The event aim to celebrate the values that identify the Paraguayan people such as family, solidarity, and work. Furthermore, to celebrate the ability to transform common spaces into places of unity.
This event marks the official start of the festive season. The lighting represents a significant boost for the cultural and commercial dynamism of the historic centre. The lighting of the Christmas Tree is strengthening the presence of artisans, entrepreneurs, and initiatives that have revitalised the area throughout the year, as reported by the Office of the First Lady.
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