PLAINVIEW – Dr. Bobby Hall, president of Wayland Baptist University, invites the Plainview community to “Lighting Up Wayland,” which takes place Thursday, Dec. 7, on the steps of Gates Hall.
Continuing a Wayland tradition, the event includes Hall reading the Christmas Story from the Bible before the official lighting of historic Gates Hall.
“Lighting Up Wayland” is a post-Christmas parade party that takes place in Gate Circle — 1900 West Seventh St. The party starts immediately following the downtown lighted Christmas parade. Hall also plans to welcome the university’s featured guest, Santa Claus, who will ride in on Wayland’s float.
“This is going to be a great event for families,” University officials said. “Kids can listen to the Christmas story, see Santa Claus, and rings bells while singing Christmas carols.”
The fun starts at 7 p.m., which is even before the Christmas parade ends, and continues until 8:30 p.m. Free hotdogs, s’mores, cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Participants are encouraged to come early to register for door prizes that will be given away.
“There is going to be plenty of fun, food, and fellowship in Gates Circle,” university officials said. “The Wayland wagon will be lit in the center of the circle, providing excellent photo opportunities.”
Other special features include a Wayland faculty and staff choir singing Christmas carols and the distribution of candy canes. But the main event is the lighting of the campus. Once the lights come on, there will be even more photo opportunities as Wayland and the Plainview community come together to celebrate Christmas. The lighted Gates Hall serves as a perfect holiday backdrop for photos with family and friends.
“Celebrate the moment when Gates Hall is lit with holiday décor,” university officials said.” It’s a moment folks won’t want to miss as this Wayland Christmas tradition continues.”
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