EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
At the top of Scenic Drive, visitors will find Santa Claus, a live nativity scene, and a donation site for canned goods.<\/p>\n
Salvador Balcorta, CEO of Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc., emphasized the event’s significance: “This is our organization\u2019s 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\u2019s families since 1967.”<\/p>\n
The luminarias represent more than holiday cheer. <\/p>\n
“These luminarias represent La Fe\u2019s hope that every El Paso child and family gets peace, health, quality housing, education, and social justice in the New Year. <\/p>\n
The event is free and open to the public. <\/p>\n
Vehicles can enter Scenic Drive at Richmond Ave. and will proceed westbound in a single lane, exiting at Rim Road. <\/p>\n
The El Paso Police Department advises participants to remain inside their vehicles for safety. <\/p>\n
Donations of canned and non-perishable food items, as well as cash, are welcome at the top of Scenic Drive. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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