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Humacao’s Three-Day Christmas Lighting to Feature Samuel Hernández, Yele, Julissa and Grupo Grace

Published Nov 10, 2026, 5:34 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: For Humacao’s casco urbano, the three nights of free programming around the Plaza de Recreo and Casa Alcaldía put foot traffic in front of local shops and restaurants at the start of the Christmas season, the period the town is counting on for holiday sales.

The Puerto Rico town of Humacao will hold its traditional 2026 Christmas Lighting, titled "Humacao, Tierra de Bendición: Celebrando el Milagro de la Navidad," from Friday, November 13, to Sunday, November 15, in the plaza in front of the Casa Alcaldía, Mayor Rosamar Trujillo Plumey announced. The free event will bring together Christian music artists, worship groups and ministries of various denominations.

Trujillo Plumey said the edition aims to strengthen family values, preserve traditions and keep positioning the town as a meeting destination during the holiday season. The program opens Friday, November 13, at 5:00 PM with a Christmas parade from the area in front of the Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses (AMA) terminal to the Plaza de Recreo Luis Muñoz Rivera, followed by the blessing of the Christmas tree and a night of worship featuring Puerto Rican singer Samuel Hernández, Yele (daughter of reggaeton artist Wisin, whose debut album "Plenitud" was released October 16, 2026), the Agrupación de la Iglesia Pentecostal Mi Buena Vista and pastor Abisaí Nieves.

On Saturday, November 14, singer Julissa and the Puerto Rican group Unción Tropical, formed by brothers Edwin and Feliciano Serrano, perform, along with the Coral de León. Sunday, November 15, begins at 3:00 PM with the Ministerio Católico Heme Aquí, One Voice Ministry, the Grupo de Adoración de la Iglesia Pentecostal del barrio Tejas and Grupo Lehaamin, closing with the Dominican group Grupo Grace.

Luis Lebrón "Moreno," president of MEG EVENTS INC., said each night will have its own identity. Organizers say the event also aims to promote local economic development and support the town’s merchants and restaurants.

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  • Humacao

    50,100Census estimate, 2020–20241722Founded44.7 sq mi (115.8 km²)Area
SourceEl Nuevo Día

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