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Trail of Lights

Presented by Austin Parks and Recreation at Zilker Park

December 6-December 31, 2009

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The Trail of Lights Festival is an annual Austin holiday tradition and celebration. The festival, originally known as Yule Fest, began in 1965 by Mrs. Alden Mabel Davis and then Parks and Recreation Director, Beverly Sheffield, as a holiday gift from the Parks and Recreation Department to the citizens of Austin and visitors. The first display, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' was set up in Zilker Park. This display still holds a prominent location on the Trail this year and has become a big part of the deep tradition of the Trail.

* December 6th, 6pm - Zilker Tree Lighting Ceremony
           o Bring a New Unwrapped Toy for ages 12 and over for Blue Santa

* December 6th – 31st, Beginning at dusk Zilker Tree Lit Nightly

* December 12th, 6:30 pm - Zilker Tree Holiday Festival Fun Run

* December 13th-21st, 6:00 pm – 10 pm, Zilker Tree Holiday Festival Event Nights, featuring:

           o ½ mile pedestrian oriented event grounds
           o nightly community-based entertainment
           o a feature concert December 21st
           o Santa’s House and a post office
           o nightly food, beverage and arts and crafts vending

* December 21st, 8:30 pm - Asleep at the Wheel & Friends Holiday Sing-a-Long. Special thanks to a generous donation from the musicians, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department is proud to be able to present this free night of music in the park.