Food festivals in Albuquerque

Twinkle Light Parade

  • ★ 4.3
  • 5 December 2026
  • Albuquerque, United States
  • Free entry

The Twinkle Light Parade lights up a mile of Central Avenue in Nob Hill on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 5:15 pm, free, with the street closed so diners can eat at Nob Hill restaurants.

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Dates and details checked October 11, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Where to eat in Nob Hill

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Our picks in Nob Hill, where the festival is.

Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters Café · Nob Hill★ 4.6 Salt and Board Wine bar · Nob Hill★ 4.6 The Shop Breakfast and Lunch Restaurants · Nob Hill★ 4.5 Humble Coffee Co Café · Nob Hill★ 4.5 Talin Market World Food Fare Market · Nob Hill★ 4.5 Tractor Brewing Nob Hill Cocktail bar · Nob Hill★ 4.4

Eat your way around Albuquerque while you are in town

Twinkle Light Parade runs 5 Dec. These are the food tours and tastings in Albuquerque to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Albuquerque around 5 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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