Lincoln Historic Site News:

The Lincoln Historic Site will present “Luminarias in Lincoln” Christmas Eve, featuring a special appearance by Santa and his trusty steed, Goober, the Longhorn steer.

The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Pageant Committee and Friends of Historic Lincoln.

Schedule of Events:

• Luminarias in Lincoln 4 p.m. Dec. 24 at 1027 Calle de La Placita in Lincoln;
• Luminaria Lighting; 5-5:30 p.m.;
• Santa and Goober arrival;
• Church service; and
• Hot chocolate.

Volunteers and participants will begin assembling the luminarias at the Pageant grounds at 9 a.m. and place the luminarias later in the afternoon.

Lighting of the luminarias will commence around 4 p.m. and at approximately 5-5:30 p.m., just before dark, a very special guest, Goober the Longhorn steer will arrive at the Lincoln Community Church with Santa.

Following the celebration of Goober and Santa’s arrival, the community will have a church service in the Community Church. Afterward there will be hot chocolate available to warm those who want to socialize or walk the street to view the luminarias.

This festive holiday event brings Lincoln Historic Site alive with fun, humor and the spirit of the season.

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