In celebration of the season, the Lee College Hispanic Education Access and Completion Committee is hosting a Posada Saturday in Parking Lot 13, which is on Texas Avenue near the Baytown Oak.
Marylou Ortuvia, with HEACC, said the Posada celebration is based on a traditional Mexican Christmas observance that recalls the search for shelter faced by
Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. “Posada” literally translates to “inn.”
There will be bolos (treats) for the little ones, live music, food and an art contest.
Live music will be provided by Alcanzable (10:30 a.m.-noon) and Clave 45 (12:30-2 p.m.).
Students from Goose Creek CISD high schools will take part in an art contest, with winners announced at 2 p.m.
There will also be food vendors and several community organizations with information booths.
This is a first-time event for HEACC, Ortuvia said. Christmas on Texas Avenue will be going on the same day in Town Square, and guests can easily visit both events.