Old Town Holiday Stroll
Old Town will be decked out in luminarias for the 11th Annual Old Town Holiday Stroll this Friday!
Bring your family down for a stroll, and enjoy free live music, the lighting of the giant Christmas tree, and a special Santa parade!
Festivities include music and entertainment, pet adoptions, and a charity raffle benefitting Barrett Foundation.
- When: Friday, December 5 from Noon to 9:00 p.m. Check out the schedule >>
- Where: Old Town (map)
- Getting there: Free parking is extremely limited, so catch the Rapid Ride or Route 66 bus. Rapid Ride buses will run until 10:30 p.m. See bus schedules >>
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Free Green Waste Pickup
Green waste pickup is available to City of Albuquerque Solid Waste customers on regular garbage collection days during the weeks of Dec. 1-5 and Dec. 8-12.
Green waste includes yard clippings and organic materials, such as brush and leaves.
Crews will not take away dirt, gravel, or construction debris.
Collected green waste is composed and recycled. Please help with this environmental effort.
River of Lights
The electrifying River of Lights annual display is underway at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. 
Awe at the state's largest annual walk-through light show, which includes new sculptures and wonderous displays.
Ice skating also is available. Skaters must bring their own skates.
This family-friendly showcase is a great way to enjoy the holiday season.
