Festival de la Luz Goes Big Without Floats | Costa Rica News

Costa Rica News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

This year’s Festival de la Luz is turning heads — major banks are skipping the iconic float parade, citing budget shifts and community focus, though whispers suggest political tensions may be at play. The mayor hints at behind-the-scenes friction, while the municipality scrambles to bring in private sponsors. In a bold twist, giant balloons inspired by New York’s Thanksgiving Day Parade are on the way — details still secret. Expect less tradition, more innovation, as organizers promise a fresh, electrifying festival experience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…