It's one of Lubbock's most loved traditions during the Christmas and holiday season and preparations are underway now to get Santa Land up and running soon.

The 68th Annual Santa Land will open to the public on Monday, December 9 and run through Sunday, December 22nd. Santa Land will be open from 6pm-10pm during that time and of course entry is free.

Santa Land is located in Mackenzie Park at 600 Cesar E. Chavez Drive.

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If you've never been to Santa Land before, it's a great place to celebrate to the holiday season. Entry is free to walk around and walk through the holiday village and even get pictures taken with Santa. In the center is a huge 50-foot Christmas Tree that a lot of families use as a backdrop for pictures. There is also live entertainment and food and drinks available for purchase. They normally have hot chocolate as well.

According to past reports, more than 50,000 people from across Lubbock and beyond make it out to Santa Land, and over the past few years, Santa Land has gotten bigger and better.

According to a press release from the City of Lubbock, there are still volunteer and sponsor opportunities for those who would like to help. There are also open spots for entertainment groups to perform. Contact Donavon Hailey at 806-775-2678 for more details if you are interested.

So be sure to take the family out this year to Santa Land to celebrate the Christmas season.

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