Rain or Shine – Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit is a Go

The 48th anniversary lighting festivities for Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit are set to kick off Saturday, November 22nd at 5 p.m. in the Lufkin Mall parking lot.  The forecast for that time is not so great which has led to questions as to whether the event is still a go. 

C'mon folks, let's remember who we're dealing with here.

It was Rudolph who allowed Santa Claus to plow through a terrible snow storm many Christmas Eves ago.  So, some possible stormy East Texas weather is surely not going to stop him now.  The rest of us folks may not be so impervious to wet weather, so in the event that storms are around Saturday evening, the lighting ceremonies will be held inside Lufkin Mall at the Sears end.

Indoors or out, the celebration will start at 5 with the posting of the US and Texas flags by Boy Scout Troops 290 and 518.  The Lufkin Community Band will also be on hand playing Christmas carols.  Cookies and milk along with red antlers will be given to children while supplies last. And what kind of holiday celebration would it be if Santa weren't around.  Yup, Santa Claus will also be on hand.

The actual lighting of the G.E. Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit will take place at 5:30 p.m.  Rudolph will be churning from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. all through the Christmas holidays.