the public merriment takes the form of an opera, divided into three acts telling the timeless story of a child's fascination with christmas.   

leaving from posto 6 in arpoador, the parada makes its way towards avenida princesa isabel, where the 40 minute public show ends.

though in south america there are no pine boughs to be had, they won't be missed - there are plenty of lights and ornaments decking the halls with festive cheer, from the city streets to the ever crowded shopping malls.