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But as COVID-19 swept through Bell County, the long-standing tradition was in jeopardy.
Although UMHB strategized to keep its Easter tradition alive by ultimately broadcasting its 81st annual Easter Pageant Experience as an online livestream, it relied heavily on archival footage from previous shows.
There werenât families piling into the bleachers; there werenât children climbing the surrounding trees for a better view; and there wasnât a connection between the showâs cast and their audience.
However, Osterlund said God made UMHBâs 82nd annual Easter Pageant possible, as three performances were held in front of the campusâ Luther Memorial on Wednesday.