Santa Lands in Lubbock: City opens annual Christmas-themed holiday village in Mackenzie Park

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Eleven-year-old Bentley Gutierrez and 9-year old Ethan Perez sit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Parents and their families attended Santa Land Sunday night marking the 67th year that the attraction has been in operation. The annual event was hosted by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department and will be in operation through Thursday, Dec. 21.
Eleven-year-old Bentley Gutierrez and 9-year old Ethan Perez sit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Parents and their families attended Santa Land Sunday night marking the 67th year that the attraction has been in operation. The annual event was hosted by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department and will be in operation through Thursday, Dec. 21.

Lubbockites can work in their visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and other festive characters now through Dec. 21 as the city continues its 67th annual Santa Land in Mackenzie Park.

City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation and Champion Energy are hosting the free event that continues daily from 6 to 10 p.m. at 600 Cesar E. Chavez Drive, according to the city of Lubbock. The village officially opened for the year on Saturday, when Santa and Mrs. Claus entered on a sleigh to help kick off the festivities.

Guests can walk through this festive holiday village with a 50-foot Christmas tree, animated displays, and Santa's Workshop. Hot chocolate and snacks are also available for purchase.

There are opportunities for entertainment groups to perform at this year’s Santa Land! For more information about entertainment opportunities, contact Donavon Hailey at (806) 775-2678 or dhailey@mylubbock.us.

Visitors walk through Santa’s Workshop featuring Mickey Mouse. Parents and their families attended Santa Land Sunday night marking the 67th year that the attraction has been in operation. The annual event was hosted by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department and will be in operation through Thursday, Dec. 21.
Visitors walk through Santa’s Workshop featuring Mickey Mouse. Parents and their families attended Santa Land Sunday night marking the 67th year that the attraction has been in operation. The annual event was hosted by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department and will be in operation through Thursday, Dec. 21.

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