Sunrise Passion Play returns to Cole Park for 84th annual performance
May 17, 2026
The 84th annual Sunrise Passion Play was held Sunday, May 17th, at Cole Park after being rained out on Easter.The play depicts the story of Christ from birth to crucifixion and has become a tradition for the community, drawing e
xcited attendees each year.Kristi Falany said she comes back each year to see the full story of what Jesus endured thousands of years ago."And it's just extremely powerful to see the different stages and to be able to visualize for yourself what Jesus actually went through," Falany said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. Catch all the KRIS 6 News stories and more on our YouTube page. Subscribe today!
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