BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton pastor is back at it again in his fight to get a Christmas crèche, or nativity scene, at City Hall.

Mark Boykin, a pastor at the Church of All Nations, led the “March of the Crèche” to City Hall on Tuesday. The procession was made up of men, women and children.

Boykin began his fight in December 2009 when he lobbied to get a nativity scene placed beside the menorah at the city library. The city had a Christmas tree on display, but Boykin argued that it wasn’t a secular symbol.
Last year, he led the charge to include a Christmas crèche with City Hall’s other holiday decorations.

In November, Boca Raton leaders decided not to allow holiday decorations of any kind inside city buildings. However, after complaints from residents, the city reversed its decision Monday.

“We already know that whether we have decorations or not is not going to prevent those that wish to come forward and say their peace and get their news coverage,” Mayor Susan Whelchel said at Monday’s City Council meeting. “It’s not going to make a difference one way or the other, so I don’t think we should deny ourselves the opportunity to be part of the joy of the season.”

The city agreed to allow Christmas trees, a menorah and a “Season’s Greetings” sign, but Boykin said that’s not enough.

Nobody from the city would speak to WPBF 25 News. A statement from the city said the decision is “consistent with Supreme Court and other judicial rulings.”

“There we go again,” Boykin said. “We’re chasing our tail. Again, she does that to try and get the pressure off, but the crèche is still not allowed. Why is the crèche being discriminated against? That’s the question.” Click here for article