EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Christmas spirit will illuminate El Paso’s Scenic Drive on Saturday, Dec. 20, as 4,000 luminarias light up the night during the 31st Annual Navidad De La Fe Luminarias.
From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the amber glow of these sand-filled paper bags with candles will guide vehicles westward along the drive, past the warmth of fogatas manned by volunteers.
At the top of Scenic Drive, visitors will find Santa Claus, a live nativity scene, and a donation site for canned goods.
Salvador Balcorta, CEO of Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc., emphasized the event’s significance: “This is our organization’s gift to El Paso. Luminarias are traditional, shining beacons of hope for peace and social justice. They are a symbol of the commitment that La Fe has had to our community’s families since 1967.”
The luminarias represent more than holiday cheer.
“These luminarias represent La Fe’s hope that every El Paso child and family gets peace, health, quality housing, education, and social justice in the New Year.
The event is free and open to the public.
Vehicles can enter Scenic Drive at Richmond Ave. and will proceed westbound in a single lane, exiting at Rim Road.
The El Paso Police Department advises participants to remain inside their vehicles for safety.
Donations of canned and non-perishable food items, as well as cash, are welcome at the top of Scenic Drive.
Checks should be made out to “Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe” or “La Fe.” For more information, the public can call (915) 534-7979.
RECOMMENDED: Cesar Ornelas Law to donate over 1,000 turkeys to El Paso families
Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox.