Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Trail of Lights Foundation is excited to announce that tickets for the 60th Annual Austin Trail of Lights, powered by H-E-B, are now on sale. This cherished holiday tradition, recognized as the longest-running event of its kind in Texas’ capital, will take place from Tuesday, December 10, to Monday, December 23. True to its tradition, the event will offer free passes to the public for seven of the fourteen nights, and children under 12 can enjoy free General Admission every night.
The Austin Trail of Lights is celebrated as one of the premier holiday light displays in the United States. It began in 1965 as a modest gathering around a yule log and has transformed into a spectacular showcase featuring over 2 million lights, 96 illuminated trees, and 70 festive displays and lighted tunnels across downtown Austin. Visitors can check the event calendar for specific nights that offer free entry, as well as a variety of other ticket options.
Alongside the public nights running from December 10 to 23, a limited number of passes are available for the Night Lights Preview Party on December 6, presented by Broadway Bank. Registration for the Fun Run, presented by Chuy’s on December 7, is also open. The Austin Trail of Lights operates with the support of sponsors, donations, and ticket sales.
This year, it partners with the City of Austin and acknowledges the contributions of H-E-B, Ascension / Dell Children’s, Vista Equity Partners, KXAN, Chuy’s, P.
