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Nativity Pageant of Knoxville holds first performance of the season

It's a tradition that is 50 years strong, and some of the performers have grown up taking part in it every year.

The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville held its first of three performances Saturday, Dec. 14.

It's a tradition that is 50 years strong, and some of the performers have grown up taking part in it every year.

"There's a combination of old tradition and new blood all over the pageant," said performer Jim Thompson. "It's quite a participatory highlight to the Christmas season."

According to its website, the pageant "combines a cast of 100 fully costumed adults and children, moving narration, realistic sets, authentic costumes, and live animals to create a beautiful and powerful presentation of the Christmas story."

The pageant continues Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m.

It's free to attend at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. 

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