Photos: Las Posadas procession, a Tucson tradition
Since 1937 students at Carrillo K- 5 Magnet School, have been enacting Las Posadas with a procession through the historic Barrio Viejo neighborhood in Tucson, Ariz. Look through the slideshow to view previous processions, with some photos dating back to the 1960s, 1990s and 2000s.
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Dominic Samaniego leads the 76th annual Las Posadas at Carrillo K- 5 Magnet School, 440 S Main Ave. in historic Barrio Viejo. Since 1937 the students at Carrillo have been enacting Las Posadas with a procession. Eric Ochoa, middle, carries an olla or bowl to make a safe path for Mary and Joseph during the walk. Dressed in a variety of colorful peasant costumes the more than 50 students walk through the neighborhood singing traditional songs. Families and community members walk with the children as part of the tradition, culture and history. Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
A 1966 photo of Angelina Quiroz second from left, as she aids Marguerite Collier through the La Palita neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. Courtesy of Angelina Quiroz
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
White Angels carry the Nacimiento, during the 72nd annual Las Posadas procession put on by Carrillo Elementary Magnet Schoool, Friday December 12, 2008 in Tucson, Ariz. School children reenact the christmas story through Barrio Historico neighborhood.Â
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Lantern Holders Andrew Dicochea, left, and Aundre Romero sing during the 72nd annual Las Posadas procession put on by Carrillo Elementary Magnet Schoool, Friday December 12, 2008 in Tucson, Ariz. School children reenact the christmas story through Barrio Historico neighborhood. 12/12/08 Photo by James S. Wood/ Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Sarah Arevalo,11,far right, Allie Hill,10, bottom left, and Yliana Moreno, 11,back left, who are fifth graders, carry the Nativity scene, with their classmates back left, from the Carrillo Intermediate Magnet Schools head through the Barrio el Hoyo neighborhood during the 69th annual Las Posadas procession, Tuesday December 13, 2005 in Tucson, Ariz. Since 1937 children from the Carrillo School have hosted Las Posadas which commemorates the Virgin Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on Christmas Eve. The first Las Posadas took place in Mexico in 1538. Photo by James S. Wood/ Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Marissa Gomez, 8, 3rd grader gets her hair done by 3rd grade teahcer Daphne McKelvey, with help from Kiannah Fuentes,9, 3rd grader, in preparation for Carrillo Intermediate Magnet Schools 69th annual Las Posadas procession, Tuesday December 13, 2005 in Tucson, Ariz. Since 1937 children from the Carrillo School have hosted Las Posadas which commemorates the Virgin Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on Christmas Eve. The first Las Posadas took place in Mexico in 1538. 12/13/05 Photo by James S. Wood/ Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Michael Mercer, lower left, and Anizza Bravo, far right, take part in the 67th Annual Las Posadas Tuesday December 14, 2004. Approximately 50 students from Carrillo School participated in the annual event. The procession commemorates the Virgin Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on Christmas Eve. Photo by Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star.
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Maribel Torres, right, holds a candle and plays the part of a peasant as Destiny Acuna, left, is a yucca carrier during the 67th Annual Las Posadas Tuesday December 14, 2004. Approximately 50 students from Carrillo School participated in the annual event. The procession commemorates the Virgin Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on Christmas Eve. Photo by Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star.
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
White angel Sofia Perez, 8, center holding candle, participates in the 74th Annual Las Posada procession at Carrillo Elementary Magnet School Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Students from Carrillo reenact Joseph's search for a room by knocking on five door in the neighborhood while singing traditional songs. Photo by Jill Torrance/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Nissa Gonzalez, 12, right, a dancer with Las Estrellas de Roskruge, performs with other members of the group during the 74th Annual Las Posada procession event at Carrillo Elementary Magnet School Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Students from Carrillo reenact Joseph's search for a room by knocking on five door in the neighborhood while singing traditional songs. Photo by Jill Torrance/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Giselle Valdez, 3, laughs at her cousin before the start of the 74th Annual Las Posada procession at Carrillo Elementary Magnet School Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Students from Carrillo reenact Joseph's search for a room by knocking on five door in the neighborhood while singing traditional songs. Photo by Jill Torrance/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Andrea Gallegos, left, the director of Mariachi Sonido de Mexico, performs with the group during the 74th Annual Las Posada event at Carrillo Elementary Magnet School Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Students from Carrillo reenact Joseph's search for a room by knocking on five door in the neighborhood while singing traditional songs. Photo by Jill Torrance/Arizona Daily Star Transmission 151252
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Students dressed as angels carry the nascimento through the neighborhood streets, part of the procession dramatizing the search for shelter by Joseph and Mary for the Carrillo Elementary School's 75th Annual Jubilee of the Las Posadas, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Tucson High sophomore Estevan Gomez uses the empty school yard to keep his lip loose as he gets ready to play trumpet during the procession of Carrillo Elementary School's 75th Annual Jubilee of the Las Posadas, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Isabel Montijo slips on her angel wings with the help of teacher's assistant Yolanda Mesa while getting ready for her role for the Carrillo Elementary School's 75th Annual Jubilee of the Las Posadas, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Michael Lujan in his role as the Knocker Boy, leads the 50 students from the After School Extended Day Program into the neighborhood streets for the Carrillo Elementary School's 75th Annual Jubilee of the Las Posadas, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. The annual trek is a celebration to commemorate the journey of Joseph and Mary as they searched for shelter on the night of Christ's birth. The tradition was started 75 years ago by Carrillo music teacher Marguerite Collier after her visit to the Padual Hills Institute introduced her to the tradition. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Boy with the Pinata Michael Sanchez sings one of the closing carols as the procession winds up at the end of Carrillo Elementary School's 75th Annual Jubilee of the Las Posadas, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
A group of angels and and Maypole carriers sing outside the final home that symbolizes where Joseph and Mary finally found shelter during the Carrillo Elementary School's 75th Annual Jubilee of the Las Posadas, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
18 las posadas - Students from Carrillo Magnet School head out the back gate of the school for the school's 66th Annual Las Posadas celebration, which proceeded through Barrio El Hoyo, stopping to sing at houses along the way, Tuesday night, Dec.17, 2002. Photo by Chris Richards, assignment#99196.12/17/02 DECEMBER 18, 2002 B1 Photos by Chris Richards / Staff: Angels seeking shelter: Students from Carrillo Magnet School re-enact the Nativity story in the school's 66th annual Las Posadas celebration. DECEMBER 8, 2004 G16 Chris Richards / La Estrella de Tucsón - Estudiantes de Carrillo Intermediate School durante la celebración anual de las posadas navideñas del año pasado.
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
18 las posadas - Danielle Kasten, (Danielle Kasten) a 5th grader at Carrillo Magnet School carries a candle as a "white angel without wings" during the 66th Annual Las Posadas celebration, which proceeded through Barrio El Hoyo, stopping to sing at houses along the way, Tuesday night, Dec.17, 2002. Photo by Chris Richards, assignment#99196.12/17/02 DECEMBER 18, 2002 B4 Photos by Chris Richards / Staff: All is bright: Fifth-grader Danielle Kasten carries a candle as a "white angel without wings."
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Carrillo Elementary School student Kiannah Fuentes, 11, at front left in white, helps carry the nacimiento as they celebrate the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas in Barrio Viejo in Tucson, Ariz., Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007. During Las Posadas, children clad in traditional costumes reenact the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph as they traveled from house to house seeking refuge. Photo by Greg Bryan/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Dressed as blue angels, Carrillo Elementary School students Aaron Mendoza, left, and Rene Romo, both 9, get ready to celebrate the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas in Barrio Viejo in Tucson, Ariz., Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007. During Las Posadas, children clad in traditional costumes reenact the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph as they traveled from house to house seeking refuge. Photo by Greg Bryan/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Carrillo Elementary School students dressed as pink angels exit the school as they celebrate the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas in Barrio Viejo in Tucson, Ariz., Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007. During Las Posadas, children clad in traditional costumes reenact the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph as they traveled from house to house seeking refuge. Photo by Greg Bryan/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Armando Gomez 'The Knocker Boy' carries the Nacimiento, during the 72nd annual Las Posadas procession put on by Carrillo Elementary Magnet Schoool, Friday December 12, 2008 in Tucson, Ariz. School children reenact the christmas story through Barrio Historico neighborhood. Photo by James S. Wood/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Carrillo Magnet School 5th graders Lindsay Rihl, 11, and Miranda Reynolds, 11, are light by candlelight during the 59th Annual celebration of Las Posadas. Students re-enact Mary and Joesph as they seek shelter after traveling. Photo by David Sanders. Photo taken on 12/10/96.
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Musician Cindy Rinehart, right, leads the way with music as Knocker Boy Estevan Gomez leads Carrillo School students in the 70th annual Las Posadas Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. The school's students walk through the old barrio in the procession in search of a house which will take Mary and Joseph in. The procession stops at several homes before one accepts their offer, at which time carols are sung. More than 60 students participated. Jeffry Scott/Arizona Daily Star
Photos: Las Posadas procession, a tradition in Tucson
Carrillo Elementary School student Stephen Seavone-Moore holds a lantern while a crowd of on-lookers fills the street as they celebrate the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas in Barrio Viejo in Tucson, Ariz., Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007. During Las Posadas, children clad in traditional costumes reenact the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph as they traveled from house to house seeking refuge. Photo by Greg Bryan/Arizona Daily Star
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