San José seeks private sponsors for Festival de la Luz

The Festival de la Luz in San José, Costa Rica, is facing a significant organizational shift. The Municipality of San José reported that several prominent state institutions have announced they will not participate in the 2026 edition of the parade.

In response to the withdrawal of these public entities, local government officials are pivoting their strategy to seek private sector sponsorship to ensure the tradition continues. Officials expressed frustration regarding the abrupt nature of the departures, noting that several organizations withdrew at the last minute without providing timely explanations.