LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – The City of Lufkin kicked off its annual “Christmas in the Pines” event downtown Saturday evening.

Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m., business owners, families, and community members gathered to spread a little holiday cheer all while supporting local businesses before Christmas.

“I mean Lufkin is so great. They’ve been such a great support. You know, the City of Lufkin just has been a great help to me,” said Kieran Cruz, the youngest vendor.

The annual lighting of Rudolph the Red-nosed Pumping Unit also took place at Saturday’s event.

Written by Phoebe Green