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Zilker Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Sunday
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by Beth Bond
The uniquely spiraled 3,309 lights on the Zilker Holiday Tree will start glowing for the season at the 2024 Tree Lighting Ceremony, planned for Sunday, Dec. 1, at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, on the south side of the park. At 5:15 p.m., music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble will welcome folks, and the ceremony starts at 6 p.m. Expect local entertainment, food and live music, plus ASL interpretation services on stage for the duration of the ceremony. Parking is free and first-come, first-served. Carpooling to the event or taking Cap Metro is suggested.
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