Capitol Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll

 Capitol Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll
Dec 6

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Capitol South Steps, Congres Avenue and 2nd Street District 
Lacy LaBorde 
512-381-6267 
www.downtownaustin.com/news

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance and KUT Radio 90.5 for for the Holiday Sing-Along, Capitol Tree Lighting and Congress Avenue Stroll!

The festivities, which are free to the public, begin at 6 p.m. on the Capitol’s south steps. KUT’s John Aielli will host the Holiday Sing-Along, leading the crowd in a chorus of favorite seasonal songs to set the mood for the tree lighting.

As the clock chimes 7 p.m., the countdown begins to the lighting of the Capitol tree and the brand new Congress Avenue Holiday Lights, brought to you by Austin Energy!

Revelers can view the tree and new lights from every vantage point during the Congress Avenue Stroll from 7-9 p.m. Congress Avenue shops, restaurants, galleries and museums will be open late, offering special activities, offers and refreshments to visitors. A diverse array of Austin musicians, including Golden Arm Trio, The Invincible Czars, McCallum Fine Arts Academy Orchestra and the Super Sonic Soul Squad will entertain shoppers.

The Austin Farmers’ Market will also join in the festivities, temporarily setting up shop across from the Capitol grounds from 5:30-9 p.m. And 2nd Street District merchants and restaurants will be open late for shopping, strolling, food and fun!

In keeping with the season’s spirit of giving, KUT 90.5 and the Downtown Austin Alliance are coordinating a special food drive with Caritas of Austin. You can help Caritas help others by bringing non-perishable food items or monetary donations to the base of the Christmas Tree on the Capitol Grounds.

Parking is easy and available for just $3 all day at the AMLI on 2nd parking garage (entrance on San Antonio between 2nd and 3rd Streets). Park your car, then take the ‘Dillo to the Capitol!