CHICAGO, -- The annual dedication of the Crèche in Daley Plaza will take place Saturday, November 24th, at 12:00 Noon.
"The Nativity Scene has been an annual tradition in Daley Plaza since 1985 when the beautiful life-size crèche was first displayed," said Terrance Hodges, co-chair of the Nativity Scene Committee.
"This remains the sole religious expression of Christmas on a government plaza in downtown Chicago," said Hodges. "The God Squad, a group of volunteer tradesmen, will erect the stable and install the lighting as they have for over twenty-five years." The volunteer craftsmen will begin setting up the Nativity display at 9:00, with the ceremony planned for Noon.
The children in attendance will have the honor of placing the Baby Jesus in His manger, marking the continued return of the Christ Child to His rightful place in the hearts of the Chicago community.
The bell choir from Santa Maria del Popolo Catholic Church in Mundelein, Illinois will ring in the sacred season, along with the singing of Christmas hymns.
Daley Plaza is a popular destination for Chicagoans and visitors to wrap themselves in the Christmas spirit throughout the festive season. The recreation of the scene of the birth of Jesus joins the Chicago Christmas tree and Christkindlmarket as downtown celebrations of Christmas.
The Nativity Scene committee invites all Chicago area families to join them on Saturday, November 24th to inaugurate the Christmas season or to stop by Daley Plaza to visit the Christ Child when they come downtown to enjoy the decorations.
The Nativity Scene will remain in Daley Plaza until December 29.
Click here for a detailed history of the Chicago Nativity Scene.
