At Christmas time the streets of Durango are filled with lights and colours.
Notable events include: The seasonal ice-skating rink, carol singing, the childrens' Christmas Park, the parade of Olentzero and Mari Domingi (the Basque "Santa Claus" and his wife), and the arrival of the Three Wise Men on the eve of January 6th.
During the Christmas period many businesses and organizations put on special shows of all kinds: concerts, childrens' workshops, story-telling events, family shows, etc.