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BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
Austin Trail of Lights unveils 2023 event
Getting in • Free general admission is open to all from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19. • General admission is free for children under age 12 and $8 for those age 12 and older on all other nights; the trail will be closed on Mondays. • The 12th annual fun run will take place on Dec. 2. Registration cost varies. • The $25 ZIP passes provide early access to the trail and include the ZIP Lounge stocked with cookies and cocoa. • The $95 platinum passes offer early entry, the private Platinum Lounge access and other bonuses.
What started in 1965 with a small gathering around a yule log has transformed into a holiday tradition for thousands each year with more than 2 million lights, 96 lighted holiday trees, and over 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels illuminating Zilker Park. What to expect From Dec. 8-23, visitors will walk through about 2.5 miles of lights throughout the event. The Trail of Lights Ferris Wheel and Carousel are both popular rides, and Santa Claus can be found in his house each night from 6-9:30 p.m. Food and drink vendors will be scattered throughout the trail. Additionally, visitors will also have the chance to roast s’mores at designated areas along the trail and see live entertainment at the Zilker stage.
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The 59th annual Austin Trail of Lights will return to Zilker Park on Dec. 8 23.
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