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BY JOEL VALLEY
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Bastrop is set to shine a bit brighter this holiday season, as city o cials approved $209,614 in lighting improvements aimed at enhancing charm across town. This marks the rst series of holiday lighting improvements since 2017. The details Bastrop will usher in the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fisherman’s Park. The event, which will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 28, will also feature live music, family-friendly activities, seasonal refreshments and a visit from Santa. Bastrop to get $210K in holiday lighting upgrades
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The holiday lighting improvements—which will be purchased from San Antonio-based Decor IQ—will be installed at several locations throughout the city, including: 1 Fisherman’s Park 2 Bastrop Public Library 3 Bastrop Fire Department 4 Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center 5 Bastrop City Hall
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Zooming in Fisherman’s Park also hosts the annual River of Lights event, which will run from Nov. 28 to Jan.5. This year, residents can look forward to several enhanced xtures when strolling through the one- mile June Hill Pape Riverwalk, including walk- through ornaments, lighted trees, a shooting star arch, a themed walk-through tunnel and more. The River of Lights event will be open from dusk to 10 p.m. nightly.
Bastrop residents will see enhanced holiday lighting this season after city council approved upgrades.
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