By james art It’s one of Lubbock’s most beloved traditions during the Christmas and holiday season, and preparations are underway for the upcoming launch of Santa’s Land.
The 68th annual Santa’s Land will open to the public on Monday, December 9th and run through Sunday, December 22nd. Santa will be open from 18:00 to 22:00 during this time and, of course, entry is free.
Santa Land is located in Mackenzie Park at 600 Cesar E. Chavez Drive.
If you’ve never been to Santa’s Land before, it’s a great place to celebrate the holiday season. Entry is free to walk around the holiday village and even take a photo with Santa. In the center is a huge 50-foot Christmas tree that many families use as a backdrop for photos. There is also live entertainment and food and drink available for purchase. They usually have hot chocolate too.
According to previous reports, more than 50,000 people from all over Lubbock and beyond have made it to Santa, and in the past few years, Santa has gotten bigger and better.
According to a news release from the city of Lubbock, there are still volunteer and sponsorship opportunities for those who would like to help. There are also open spaces for entertainment groups to perform. Contact Donavon Haley at 806-775-2678 for more details if interested.
So be sure to take the family to Santa this year to celebrate the Christmas season.
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