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Press Release
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cora Zaletel
December 11, 2003 Executive Director, 
Development and Communications
(719) 549-2810

Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences to host 26th Annual Las Posadas

Pueblo -- Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences students in grades 3-8 will perform in the 26th annual Las Posadas Christmas Celebration from 3:30-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at various locations in downtown Pueblo.

Las Posadas is a re-enactment of the Christian Christmas story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. The procession will begin at the Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main, and continue down Main Street with a variety of vocal performances until the students arrive at the Pueblo County Courthouse, 215 W. 10th, where others will become involved, including a mariachi band, County Commissioners, and the Pueblo Chorale. PSAS teachers will oversee the various performance stations, including decorations and costuming.

For more information on the event, contact PSAS Choir Instructor Tony Marino at
549-2723.

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