Lighting Up Wayland celebration follows Plainview Parade of Lights Dec. 5

  • LIGHTING THE WAY The lights on historic Gates Hall come on during Wayland Baptist University’s 2023“Lighting Up Wayland”celebration, which is held annually on the institution’s Plainview campus. | COURTESY PHOTO
    LIGHTING THE WAY The lights on historic Gates Hall come on during Wayland Baptist University’s 2023“Lighting Up Wayland”celebration, which is held annually on the institution’s Plainview campus. | COURTESY PHOTO

    PLAINVIEW–– Wayland Baptist University

    invites the community to join in the post-parade “Lighting Up Wayland” celebration Dec. 5, a festive family event featuring University President Dr. Donna Hedgepath, local schoolchildren, and Santa Claus. The evening promises joyful activities for all ages.

    The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, with music and s’mores on the university campus, fo…