Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting 2012 – Cool Things To Do In Austin
Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting 2012
Every year since 1967 the beautiful Zilker Holiday Tree has marked the holiday season for Austin folks. The first tree was lit by Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Emma Long. Since then the winner of the Holiday Tree Art Contest has had the honor of lighting the tree.
“The Zilker Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs – totaling 3,309 lights. At the top of the tree, a double star measures 10 feet from point to point. The double star displays 150 frosted bulbs. This unique spiral pattern of lights was created by City of Austin electricians. At its circumference, the tree measures 380 feet. The diameter is 120 feet. The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower.”
This years tree lighting ceremony is on December 2. Join in the fun at 6pm. There will be local entertainment, food, novelties and live music. The tree will be lit and on display from December 3rd to December 31st.
Important – December 15-23 the area roads will be closed as thousands visit the Trail of Lights. If you are planning to visit the Holiday Tree itself, make sure to plan around those nights.
For those of us who may not be completely familiar with where this is happening, here’s the address…
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
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